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Method For Production Of A Substrate With A Chromium Vi Free And Cobalt-Free Passivation - EP2907894

The patent EP2907894 was granted to Ewald Drken on Mar 19, 2025. The application was filed on Feb 13, 2014 under application number EP14155058A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP2907894

EWALD DRKEN
Application Number
EP14155058A
Filing Date
Feb 13, 2014
Status
Patent Maintained As Amended
Feb 14, 2025
Publication Date
Mar 19, 2025
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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
ATOTECH DEUTSCHLANDJan 9, 2020MKS ASSOCIATIONADMISSIBLE

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OPPOSITIONUS2006054248
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OPPOSITIONUS6478886
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SEARCHGB2097024
SEARCHUS2006054248
SEARCHUS6478886
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