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The patent EP3485781 was granted to Festool on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 3, 2010 under application number EP18215339A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILTI | May 17, 2021 | HILTI CORPORATE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10130995 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19530187 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1391263 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1955637 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004088817 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008022479 |
| OPPOSITION | US6344782 |
| OPPOSITION | US6360399 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007065031 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007065034 |
| SEARCH | DE102007036159 |
| SEARCH | DE19530187 |
| SEARCH | EP1121891 |
| SEARCH | EP1955637 |
| SEARCH | JP2006247229 |
| SEARCH | US2004088817 |
| SEARCH | US5926909 |
| SEARCH | US6344782 |
| SEARCH | US6360399 |
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