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The patent EP3819426 was granted to Ahlstrom Munksj OYJ on Mar 29, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 7, 2019 under application number EP19207684A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM KYMMENE OYJ | Dec 29, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2841263 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008084139 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2017187024 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2018197676 |
| OPPOSITION | US2056294 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017187024 |
| SEARCH | US5362776 |
| SEARCH | WO2016186645 |
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