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The patent EP2937594 was granted to Steinel Normalien on Dec 13, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 31, 2015 under application number EP15161829A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIBRO | Sep 5, 2018 | STAEGER & SPERLING PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007034416 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102009032897 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2937592 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005048745 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007034416 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009032897 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012003867U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013102485U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1431927 |
| OPPOSITION | US6542853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0218879 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005116480 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009012737 |
| OTHER | DE102005048745 |
| OTHER | DE102007034416 |
| OTHER | DE102009032897 |
| OTHER | DE202012003867U |
| OTHER | DE202013102485U |
| OTHER | DE202014101508U |
| OTHER | EP1431927 |
| OTHER | WO2005116480 |
| SEARCH | DE102005048745 |
| SEARCH | DE102007034416 |
| SEARCH | DE102009042196 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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