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The patent EP3656551 was granted to Adapa Flexibles Denmark Slagelse on Feb 15, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 29, 2016 under application number EP19218979A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUHTAMAKI FLEXIBLE PACKAGING GERMANY | Jun 2, 2023 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2895531 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0044559 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2939667 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005037162 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015225151 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017152089 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0044559 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013004243 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014042683 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015123211 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015174502 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9109731 |
| SEARCH | EP2939667 |
| SEARCH | US2005037162 |
| SEARCH | US2015225151 |
| SEARCH | WO0044559 |
| SEARCH | WO2013004243 |
| SEARCH | WO2015174502 |
| SEARCH | WO9109731 |
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