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The patent EP2840217 was granted to Sahrane on Sep 12, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 25, 2014 under application number EP14178566A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEA | Jun 12, 2019 | PUSCHMANN BORCHERT KAISER KLETTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2731741 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102010017398 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1619469 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006030639 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006043615 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010017398 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1619469 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1832866 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1992961 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2112316 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2212498 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2332805 |
| OPPOSITION | US8176684 |
| SEARCH | DE102006030639 |
| SEARCH | DE102006043615 |
| SEARCH | EP0789127 |
| SEARCH | EP2075397 |
| SEARCH | EP2112316 |
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