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The patent EP3261651 was granted to Chen on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 26, 2016 under application number EP16756524A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | Feb 3, 2023 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
| MARGARET DIXON | Feb 3, 2023 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
| PATENT BOUTIQUE | Feb 3, 2023 | PATENT BOUTIQUE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR901228 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5350674 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5585362 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6326193 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0129058 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0196584 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013126712 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002009449 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005277587 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008254027 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009325188 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012058082 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012134970 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013058936 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013259876 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013287748 |
| OPPOSITION | US201562121842P |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013126712 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015121454 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016126213 |
| SEARCH | WO2013126712 |
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