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The patent EP2642255 was granted to Krohne Messtechnik on Jun 14, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 12, 2013 under application number EP13158799A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENDRESSHAUSER GROUP SERVICES DEUTSCHLAND AGCO | Mar 12, 2024 | ENDRESS HAUSER GROUP SERVICES DEUTSCHLAND AGCO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10126654 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004044890 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005024259 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006009827 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007036484 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009054649 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010003743 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010033470 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10233296 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10327013 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19782057 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202010007043U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE20314618U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4109475 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0775292 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3462539 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011160949 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1000310 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011031609 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9923725 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0945714 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009086435 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011031609 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9923725 |
| SEARCH | DE102010030924 |
| SEARCH | EP0945714 |
| SEARCH | EP1130363 |
| SEARCH | WO2011079896 |
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Abstract
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