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The patent EP3495153 was granted to Flooring on Apr 16, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2017 under application number EP17206407A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRITZ EGGER | Dec 30, 2022 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004054765 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9731775 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004054765 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012018569 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014211769 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013295352 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03080337 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014014400 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016050696 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9731775 |
| SEARCH | DE102014211769 |
| SEARCH | US2013295352 |
| SEARCH | WO2016050696 |
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