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The patent EP3349962 was granted to Unicor on Jul 17, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 16, 2016 under application number EP16775107A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | Mar 29, 2022 | WALLINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
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