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The patent EP3253049 was granted to Unitron on Sep 30, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 3, 2016 under application number EP16172871A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELEVES | Jun 30, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| FAGOR ELECTRONICA | Jun 29, 2021 | GALBAIAN SCOOP | ADMISSIBLE |
| FAGOR ELECTRONICA | Jun 29, 2021 | IGARTUA | ADMISSIBLE |
| IKUSI | Jun 25, 2021 | HERRERO & ASOCIADOS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0239226 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2393226 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3113371 |
| EXAMINATION | US8345798 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2184866 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2393226 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2728770 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3113371 |
| OPPOSITION | US7701371 |
| OPPOSITION | US8345798 |
| OPPOSITION | US9124339 |
| OPPOSITION | US9247274 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010121261 |
| OTHER | EP2393226 |
| OTHER | US7701371 |
| OTHER | WO2010121261 |
| SEARCH | EP2393226 |
| SEARCH | EP2728770 |
| SEARCH | US7675985 |
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