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The patent EP2924193 was granted to Generale Maatschappij Voor Plastiek Internationaal Naamloze Vennootschap on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 18, 2015 under application number EP15159578A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GONZALEZ PANERO | Jan 29, 2021 | TEMINO CENICEROS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE20102226U |
| EXAMINATION | FR2945064 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009238640 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2298963 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20102226U |
| OPPOSITION | FR2945064 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006202186 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009238640 |
| OPPOSITION | US4809955 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0004257 |
| SEARCH | CA2298963 |
| SEARCH | US2006202186 |
| SEARCH | US4809955 |
| SEARCH | WO0004257 |
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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