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The patent EP3228889 was granted to Aktiebolaget SKF on Nov 30, 2022. The application was filed on May 6, 2010 under application number EP17173907A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMO HOLDING | Aug 30, 2023 | SCHMIDT | ADMISSIBLE |
| THYSSENKRUPP ROTHE ERDE GERMANY | Aug 30, 2023 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003193139 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009052823 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03060170 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10145599 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005006701 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1292696 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19928775 |
| OPPOSITION | JP3084540B |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11190349 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03060170 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010127860 |
| OTHER | WO03060170 |
| OTHER | WO2010127860 |
| SEARCH | DE10228333 |
| SEARCH | JP2003193139 |
| SEARCH | JP2007297676 |
| SEARCH | US2009052823 |
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