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The patent EP3287702 was granted to Bruckbauer on Nov 20, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2012 under application number EP17197091A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERBEL ABLUFTTECHNIK | Nov 22, 2019 | SCHNEIDERS & BEHRENDT BOCHUM | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1680997 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3287702 |
| EXAMINATION | US2006150965 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007023420 |
| EXAMINATION | US3109358 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2081823 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202008013350U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011001401U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011005698U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011104408U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012013574U |
| OPPOSITION | US2007062513 |
| OPPOSITION | US2674991 |
| OPPOSITION | US3109358 |
| OPPOSITION | US3367320 |
| OPPOSITION | US5190026 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012146237 |
| SEARCH | CA2081823 |
| SEARCH | DE102005030038 |
| SEARCH | DE202008013350U |
| SEARCH | DE202009008286U |
| SEARCH | DE202011005698U |
| SEARCH | US2007062513 |
| SEARCH | US2674991 |
| SEARCH | US6455818 |
| SEARCH | WO2008083660 |
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