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The patent EP2865528 was granted to Agfa on Jan 31, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 22, 2013 under application number EP13189670A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| ARCOLOR | Oct 30, 2018 | HEPP WENGER RYFFEL | - |
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