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The patent EP3048061 was granted to AU Liegeur ETS J Pontneau Denis on Jul 10, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 21, 2016 under application number EP16152314A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPAGNIE DES SALINS DU MIDI ET DES SALINES DE LEST | Jun 28, 2019 | LLR | ADMISSIBLE |
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