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The patent EP3056545 was granted to Hoya Lens Thailand on Oct 21, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2014 under application number EP14847241A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIMMER | Jul 21, 2021 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| ZIMMER | Jul 21, 2021 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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| DESCRIPTION | JP2008056854 |
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