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The patent EP3020506 was granted to Supfina Grieshaber on Mar 2, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2015 under application number EP15186301A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THIELENHAUS | Jul 26, 2019 | FEUCKER | ADMISSIBLE |
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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Description
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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