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The patent EP3006917 was granted to Zwick on Mar 2, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 28, 2015 under application number EP15187203A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS | Dec 2, 2022 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102009042478 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE1773874 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2140619 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2735224 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE7640849U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0276683 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2480863 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3625050 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4574623 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4882930 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5016467 |
| EXAMINATION | US5347851 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2140619 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0402127 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2288879 |
| OPPOSITION | US4882930 |
| SEARCH | JPS58113734 |
| SEARCH | US5008081 |
| SEARCH | WO2008049051 |
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