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The patent EP2644351 was granted to Sumitomo Heavy Industries on Aug 17, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 8, 2013 under application number EP13158339A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARBURG | Jan 24, 2020 | RPK PATENTANWALTE REINHARDT UND KAUFMANN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005068155 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005023919 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006055330 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1205291 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1382429 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1609580 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1872926 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004262799 |
| OPPOSITION | US6533972 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009080296 |
| SEARCH | EP1205291 |
| SEARCH | EP1382429 |
| SEARCH | EP1609580 |
| SEARCH | EP1872926 |
| SEARCH | US2004262799 |
| SEARCH | US6533972 |
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