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The patent EP2694241 was granted to Tomologic on Oct 13, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 7, 2011 under application number EP11713764A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMPF | Jul 8, 2022 | KOHLER SCHMID MOBUS PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
| BYSTRONIC LASER | Jul 6, 2022 | FREI PATENT ATTORNEYS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE3832215 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008053977 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011042058 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO8403647 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3832215 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0506968 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1342526 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000263237 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001225169 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004009054 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005014009 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH01237801 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0519831 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH09285886 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS59144588 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008053977 |
| OPPOSITION | US5701251 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011042058 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012136262 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8403647 |
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Copy of the international search report
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Abstract
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