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The patent EP3184569 was granted to Fraunhofer Gesellschaft ZUR Frderung DER Angewandten Forschung EV on Sep 26, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 23, 2015 under application number EP15202260A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITAT WIENALBERT LUDWIGS UNIVERSITAT FREIBURG | Jun 26, 2019 | ELLMEYER | - |
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