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The patent EP2562004 was granted to Schneider on Nov 6, 2019. The application was filed on May 27, 2008 under application number EP12189493A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MB DIGITALPRINT | Jul 22, 2020 | WBH WACHENHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10249223 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0864444 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004032058 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004056584 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3838930 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4304491 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60006739T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0864444 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1160230 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1354719 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1669193 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003032708 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004086678 |
| OPPOSITION | US4293603 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0200449 |
| OTHER | DE102004032058 |
| OTHER | DE102004056584 |
| OTHER | DE60006739T |
| OTHER | EP0864444 |
| OTHER | EP1669193 |
| OTHER | EP2562003 |
| OTHER | US2004086678 |
| SEARCH | DE10110377 |
| SEARCH | DE10249223 |
| SEARCH | DE202006003973U |
| SEARCH | DE3838930 |
| SEARCH | DE9417901U |
| SEARCH | EP0864444 |
| SEARCH | EP1059176 |
| SEARCH | EP2093052 |
| SEARCH | GB1035690 |
| SEARCH | GB1266981 |
| SEARCH | JP2004017636 |
| SEARCH | US4179760 |
| SEARCH | US4293603 |
| SEARCH | US5443869 |
| SEARCH | US6482288 |
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