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The patent EP3287347 was granted to Reich Regel UND Sicherheitstechnik on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 18, 2017 under application number EP17186806A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRUMA GERATETECHNIK | Sep 14, 2021 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE20306487U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013107914 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009005524U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3736788 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2138386 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2206641 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2551173 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2514870 |
| SEARCH | DE102013107914 |
| SEARCH | EP1764274 |
| SEARCH | EP2138386 |
| SEARCH | EP2206641 |
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