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The patent EP3061541 was granted to Stolle Machinery on Dec 25, 2019. The application was filed on May 14, 2012 under application number EP16163169A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROWN PACKAGING MANUFACTURING UK | Sep 25, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
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