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The patent EP3485974 was granted to Eppendorf on Jul 10, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 17, 2017 under application number EP17202368A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FESTO | Jun 7, 2022 | PATENTANWALTE MAGENBAUER & KOLLEGEN PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10022398 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19737173 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0119573 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0876219 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1206966 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1488106 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1654068 |
| DESCRIPTION | US9221046 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013167594 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9910099 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9937400 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007010412 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008016549 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012209314 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10238564 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29713744U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0257353 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1150105 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2412439 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006225786 |
| OPPOSITION | US5158748 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006018617 |
| SEARCH | DE102007010412 |
| SEARCH | DE102012209314 |
| SEARCH | EP2412439 |
| SEARCH | US2006225786 |
| SEARCH | WO2006018617 |
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