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The patent EP2769830 was granted to MS Spaichingen on Aug 17, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 14, 2014 under application number EP14155198A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERRMANN ULTRASCHALLTECHNIK | Jun 21, 2018 | WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010003268 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010000988 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10301433 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1479724 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19636217 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2355333 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2508175 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3603627 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4317621 |
| OPPOSITION | DE8702983U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1849583 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2320906 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06344474 |
| OPPOSITION | US6626349 |
| SEARCH | EP0450146 |
| SEARCH | JP2002127254 |
| SEARCH | JPH04525U |
| SEARCH | JPH06344474 |
| SEARCH | JPS63149283U |
| SEARCH | JPS63188126U |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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