Patent No. EP3966002 (titled "Apparatus And Method For The Automated Management Of A Processing Chamber With A Controlled Atmosphere") was filed by IMA Industria Macchine Automatiche on Apr 29, 2020. The application was issued on Jan 22, 2025.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| BAUSCH STROBEL | Oct 22, 2025 | DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB |
| SEBASTIAN | Oct 22, 2025 | SEBASTIAN |
| SYNTEGON TECHNOLOGY | Oct 22, 2025 | DREISS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB |
| GRONINGER | Oct 21, 2025 | WITTE |
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