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The patent EP3138393 was granted to Nedap on Apr 3, 2024. The application was originally filed on Sep 6, 2016 under application number EP16187377A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US5183008 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2003200598 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1212939 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0018221 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010047582 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011039112 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011046434 |
| SEARCH | WO2010047582 |
| SEARCH | WO2011046434 |
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