The patent EP3659901 was granted to Adhex on Jun 30, 2021. The application was originally filed on Nov 22, 2019 under application number EP19211051A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| OPPOSITION | - Anonymous, "Capture page internet", Citroen Models, (20220112), pages 1 - 1, Citroen Models, URL: https://base.citroen-kr.com/price?SrhPg=935, (20220420), XP055913853 | - |
| SEARCH | - Anonymous, "Body Drain Plugs - Mercedes-Benz Forum", (20130713), URL: https://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1721195-body-drain-plugs.html, (20190708), XP055603182 [I] 1-16 * page 1 * * page 3 * | - |
| SEARCH | - Anonymous, "Mercedes-Benz 32mm Rubber Blanking Grommet 1109870544 | The SL Shop", (20190708), URL: https://www.theslshop.com/parts-shop/mercedes-benz-sl-w113-107-r129-rubber-blanking-grommet-32mm.html, (20190708), XP055603023 [IP] 1-16 * the whole document * | - |
| SEARCH | - Anonymous, "Mercedes Benz W113 Pagoda Rubber Plug for Bulk Head or Floor Pan | The SL Shop", (20190708), URL: https://www.theslshop.com/parts-shop/mercedes-benz-w113-sl-pagoda-parts/body-parts/mercedes-benz-w113-pagoda-rubber-plug-for-bulk-head-or-floor-pan.html, (20190708), XP055603005 [IP] 1-16 * the whole document * | - |
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