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The patent EP3708539 was granted to Fraunhofer Gesellschaft ZUR Frderung DER Angewandten Forschung EV on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 11, 2019 under application number EP19382177A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| QUARZWERKE | May 10, 2024 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| QUARZWERKE | May 10, 2024 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
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