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The patent EP2967147 was granted to RAI Strategic on Nov 22, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 13, 2014 under application number EP14716162A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERH MATIAS ERNY REICHL HOFFMANN | Jul 30, 2020 | MERH MATIAS ERNY REICHL HOFFMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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