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The patent EP2795288 was granted to Netzsch Taurus Instruments on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 18, 2012 under application number EP12824759A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVER & BOECKER OHG | Jul 28, 2021 | BSB PATENTANWALTE SCHUTTE & ENGELEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102004056520 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005055825 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007013321 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009020777 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009020778 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4119240 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2322911 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07324915 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008192987 |
| OPPOSITION | US4288162 |
| OPPOSITION | US4767212 |
| OPPOSITION | US5097516 |
| OPPOSITION | US5142160 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013091622 |
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