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The patent EP3455181 was granted to Anheuser Busch Inbev on Sep 22, 2021. The application was filed on May 11, 2017 under application number EP17723350A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAUSTER | Jun 22, 2022 | PATENTANWALTE RUFF | ADMISSIBLE |
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