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The patent EP2326464 was granted to Atlas Copco on Feb 9, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2009 under application number EP09740733A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANLEY BLACK & DECKER | Aug 6, 2019 | SBD IPADMIN | WITHDRAWN |
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