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The patent EP3438131 was granted to Life on Mar 16, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 12, 2007 under application number EP18187681A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Dec 16, 2022 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | WITHDRAWN |
| HUBER | Dec 13, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
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