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The patent EP3005948 was granted to Tinnus Enterprises on Nov 1, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 10, 2015 under application number EP15158482A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOOPMAN | Jul 16, 2019 | WIJNSTRA | - |
| PLAY FUN TOYS | May 9, 2019 | VERDIJCK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US5127867 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201161115Y |
| OPPOSITION | FR2911512 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2344057 |
| OPPOSITION | US1703463 |
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| OPPOSITION | US2008121309 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013118640 |
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| OPPOSITION | US5127867 |
| OPPOSITION | US600967 |
| OPPOSITION | US6488557 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008024519 |
| OTHER | CN201161115Y |
| OTHER | FR2911512 |
| OTHER | US2005004430 |
| OTHER | US2008121309 |
| OTHER | US2013226219 |
| OTHER | US9051066 |
| OTHER | WO2005110247 |
| SEARCH | CN201161115Y |
| SEARCH | FR2911512 |
| SEARCH | US2013118640 |
| SEARCH | US2013226219 |
| SEARCH | US6488557 |
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