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The patent EP3290568 was granted to Electrolux Appliances Aktiebolag on Mar 20, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2016 under application number EP16187291A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| WHIRLPOOL EMEA | Dec 20, 2019 | PGA | ADMISSIBLE |
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