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The patent EP3647599 was granted to Pfeiffer Vacuum on Sep 3, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 7, 2019 under application number EP19201749A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS | Sep 22, 2022 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| EDWARDS | Sep 22, 2022 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
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