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The patent EP3040219 was granted to Kuka Deutschland on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 10, 2015 under application number EP15002648A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEW EURODRIVE | Sep 20, 2021 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1957348 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006022242 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007016662 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012023999 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012102648 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013002860 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19510992 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1957348 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2168847 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2449578 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009208527 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013182448 |
| SEARCH | DE102012102648 |
| SEARCH | DE102013002860 |
| SEARCH | EP1957348 |
| SEARCH | FR2449578 |
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