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The patent EP3422528 was granted to Black & Decker on May 20, 2020. The application was filed on May 18, 2015 under application number EP18151982A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TILMANN | Feb 19, 2021 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORF | WITHDRAWN |
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| OPPOSITION | DE202011104115U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2397277 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2554335 |
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| SEARCH | WO2012039418 |
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