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The patent EP3566649 was granted to Seventh Sense Biosystems on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2010 under application number EP19150218A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| JAMES POOLE | Mar 7, 2024 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
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