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The patent EP3273201 was granted to Arquus on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 20, 2017 under application number EP17182421A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRAUSS MAFFEI WEGMANN | Mar 29, 2022 | FEDER WALTER EBERT | ADMISSIBLE |
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