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The patent EP3639942 was granted to Emerson Professional Tools on Jul 9, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2018 under application number EP18201502A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVOPRESS PRESSEN UND PRESSWERKZEUGE | Aug 30, 2023 | DOMPATENT VON KREISLER SELTING WERNER | WITHDRAWN |
| NOVOPRESS PRESSEN UND PRESSWERKZEUGE | Aug 30, 2023 | DOMPATENT VON PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTEN | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE202011004653U |
| EXAMINATION | EP2794191 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10016752 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013203553 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29703052U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0860220 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0860222 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0860223 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0941813 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016198973 |
| SEARCH | DE202011004653U |
| SEARCH | EP2308648 |
| SEARCH | EP2794191 |
| SEARCH | US2018161969 |
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