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The patent EP3127868 was granted to Nippon Paper Industries on Jun 16, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 31, 2015 under application number EP15774197A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFER KALK | Mar 16, 2022 | MAI BESIER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2008023161 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014016469 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007528946 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007528947 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011073891 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011116601 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013536329 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4311505 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1172478 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004108081 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010212853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011151525 |
| SEARCH | GB2312670 |
| SEARCH | US5811070 |
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