Improved Micromechanical Part Allowing An Electric Discharge

Patent No. EP2589568 (titled "Improved Micromechanical Part Allowing An Electric Discharge") was filed by Sigatec on Oct 30, 2012. The application was issued on Sep 22, 2021.

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Company	Opposition Date	Representative
ICB INGENIEURS CONSEILS EN BREVETS	Nov 15, 2017	HOFFMANN EITLE

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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
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Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
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Jan 19, 2017
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Jan 16, 2017
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Dec 27, 2016
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EP2589568

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Application Number: EP12190569A
Filing Date: Oct 30, 2012
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Aug 20, 2021
Publication Date: Sep 22, 2021
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Improved Micromechanical Part Allowing An Electric Discharge

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