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The patent EP2826898 was granted to Ewald Drken on Nov 17, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 7, 2014 under application number EP14002314A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL FREUDENBERG | Dec 11, 2019 | BANSE & STEGLICH PATENTANWALTE PARTMBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4282076 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5064802 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5374696 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5723217 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2154275 |
| EXAMINATION | US6454989 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013014919 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0960924 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1126054 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1362937 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2343406 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001254256 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010047571 |
| OPPOSITION | US5064802 |
| OPPOSITION | US5374696 |
| OPPOSITION | US6454989 |
| OPPOSITION | US6846561 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008107006 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010087921 |
| SEARCH | JP2001254256 |
| SEARCH | JP2001336033 |
| SEARCH | WO2004067818 |
| SEARCH | WO2012111786 |
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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