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Device For Attaching Chain Links - EP2686578

The patent EP2686578 was granted to RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz U on Oct 20, 2021. The application was originally filed on Mar 5, 2012 under application number EP12707575A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP2686578

RUD KETTEN RIEGER & DIETZ U
Application Number
EP12707575A
Filing Date
Mar 5, 2012
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Sep 17, 2021
Grant Date
Oct 20, 2021
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KETTENFABRIK UNNAJul 19, 2022SCHNEIDERS & BEHRENDT BOCHUMADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (22) New

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