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The patent EP3517134 was granted to The Trustees OF The University OF Pennsylvania on Jan 17, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2002 under application number EP18212719A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAWMAN | Oct 16, 2024 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
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