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The patent EP2801594 was granted to Agfa on Jun 28, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2006 under application number EP14179426A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL COLORS & EFFECTS | Mar 28, 2018 | ALTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | WO1995GB02501 |
| DESCRIPTION | CA2157361 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19636382 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1295919 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1351759 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002156230 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003017271 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0063305 |
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| OPPOSITION | EP1674538 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004187732 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005250869 |
| SEARCH | EP1674538 |
| SEARCH | US2004187732 |
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