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The patent EP3000790 was granted to Heraeus Quarzglas on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2014 under application number EP14186768A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVONIK OPERATIONS | Aug 24, 2020 | EVONIK PATENT ASSOCIATION | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004038602 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19962451 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1076043 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1088789 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10287416 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4042361 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007085511 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8803914 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0890555 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005054139 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10200234 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004038602 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1076043 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3000790 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011207719 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005054139 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013160388 |
| SEARCH | DE102004038602 |
| SEARCH | DE102012006914 |
| SEARCH | EP0335875 |
| SEARCH | JPH10287416 |
| SEARCH | US2010179269 |
| SEARCH | US4042361 |
| SEARCH | US6360563 |
| SEARCH | US6380110 |
| SEARCH | US6849242 |
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