The patent EP2972111 was granted to Hoche on Dec 26, 2018. The application was originally filed on Mar 8, 2014 under application number EP14717074A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Published international application - A1
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