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The patent EP3150086 was granted to Vitra on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2015 under application number EP15187723A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECYTEX | Dec 18, 2020 | BONSMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDLER | Dec 18, 2020 | GRUNECKER PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| WIRTH FULDA | Dec 18, 2020 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| WIRTH FULDA | Dec 18, 2020 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE202014102411U |
| EXAMINATION | US4325597 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10017299 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1088423 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202014102411U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4316605 |
| OPPOSITION | DE643525 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69609140T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1142512 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1389567 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002065390 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003160551 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004035534 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009117801 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011043088 |
| OPPOSITION | US3911554 |
| OPPOSITION | US4325597 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014063263 |
| SEARCH | DE643525 |
| SEARCH | JP2002065390 |
| SEARCH | US2003160551 |
| SEARCH | US3911554 |
| SEARCH | WO2014063263 |
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