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The patent EP3348367 was granted to Black & Decker on Apr 1, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 15, 2017 under application number EP17191446A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| C & E FEIN GMBHROBERT BOSCH | Dec 18, 2020 | WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2016184956 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2016199919 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2016288288 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6796888 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8151679 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8925931 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102294684 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013006900U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013006920U |
| OPPOSITION | DE402016101374S |
| OPPOSITION | EP2687336 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011309589 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016288288 |
| OPPOSITION | US8915499 |
| SEARCH | CN102294684B |
| SEARCH | US2011309589 |
| SEARCH | US2016288288 |
| SEARCH | US8915499 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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