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The patent EP3449078 was granted to Hrmann Brockhagen on May 27, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 24, 2017 under application number EP17719484A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVOFERM | Feb 18, 2021 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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