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The patent EP3234592 was granted to Elementar UK on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 18, 2015 under application number EP15826149A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC BREMEN | Jul 8, 2020 | BEITSMA | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| OPPOSITION | GB2271179 |
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