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The patent EP2730346 was granted to Benteler Automobiltechnik on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 18, 2013 under application number EP13184930A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHULER PRESSEN | Jan 16, 2018 | RUGER ABEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010004081 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006058601 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009025896 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010004081 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010009345 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010033816 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010048209 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010049205 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012000616U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2014777 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010048950 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010048951 |
| SEARCH | DE102010004081 |
| SEARCH | EP2182081 |
| SEARCH | EP2182082 |
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