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The patent EP3460241 was granted to Albonair on Jun 4, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 22, 2018 under application number EP18000552A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOEFER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | Dec 16, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102011088701 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013205518 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013207345 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013207842 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013214412 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015201466 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2017444 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2016089647 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2017096292 |
| SEARCH | DE102011088699 |
| SEARCH | DE102011088701 |
| SEARCH | DE102013200540 |
| SEARCH | EP2072820 |
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