Patent No. EP4175920 (titled "Method For Calcining Mineral Rock In A Regenerative Parallel-Flow Vertical Shaft Furnace, And Furnace Used") was filed by Lhoist Recherche ET Developpement on Jun 28, 2021. The application was issued on Apr 24, 2024.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| FELS VERTRIEBS UND SERVICE | Jan 24, 2025 | MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB |
| MAERZ OFENBAU | Jan 21, 2025 | THYSSENKRUPP |
| CARMEUSE | Dec 17, 2024 | AWA BENELUX |
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