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The patent EP3450538 was granted to Wilson Wolf Manufacturing on Aug 25, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 8, 2004 under application number EP18197251A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNING INCORPORATED | May 24, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| GRUND IPG PATENTANWALTE UND SOLICITOR PARTG MBB | Apr 26, 2022 | GRUND | ADMISSIBLE |
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| OPPOSITION | DE4229334 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0890636 |
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| SEARCH | EP0890636 |
| SEARCH | JPH05123182 |
| SEARCH | US5693537 |
| SEARCH | US6063618 |
| SEARCH | WO9630497 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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