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The patent EP3016770 was granted to Schwegler Werkzeugfabrik on Sep 20, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 3, 2014 under application number EP14736746A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAIMER | Feb 1, 2021 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006028408 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE202011109498U |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011193299 |
| EXAMINATION | US2167014 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006014602 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202006010498U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB210513 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011318121 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006014602 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006028408 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006010498U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011109498U |
| OPPOSITION | DE9201729U |
| OPPOSITION | GB210513 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011193299 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011318121 |
| OPPOSITION | US2167014 |
| OPPOSITION | US3534640 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007118626 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010110735 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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