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The patent EP2568065 was granted to Schnherr Textilmaschinenbau on Apr 11, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 6, 2011 under application number EP11306105A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANDEWIELE | Jan 9, 2019 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
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