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Point-To-Multipoint Functionality In A Bridged Network - EP3706374

The patent EP3706374 was granted to Mala on Aug 24, 2022. The application was originally filed on Jun 19, 2007 under application number EP20171074A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3706374

MALA
Application Number
EP20171074A
Filing Date
Jun 19, 2007
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Jul 22, 2022
Publication Date
Aug 24, 2022
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HUAWEI DEUTSCHLANDJan 30, 2024HOINTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE
CISCO SYSTEMSMay 24, 2023BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTEADMISSIBLE

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