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The patent EP2881184 was granted to Branson Ultraschall Niederlassung DER Emerson OHG on Mar 27, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 21, 2014 under application number EP14194234A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERRMANN ULTRASCHALLTECHNIK | Dec 18, 2019 | WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10009174 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006054760 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19526354 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19581256 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19753740 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4400210 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0967021 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10009174 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006020417 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011102746 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0967021 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2279034 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9614202 |
| SEARCH | DE10009174 |
| SEARCH | DE102011102746 |
| SEARCH | GB2279034 |
| SEARCH | WO9614202 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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