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The patent EP3381563 was granted to Albach Maschinenbau on Dec 9, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2018 under application number EP18163101A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESCHLBOCK MASCHINENBAU GESELLSCHAFT | Sep 9, 2021 | CUNOW | ADMISSIBLE |
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