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The patent EP3663027 was granted to Black & Decker on Sep 25, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2019 under application number EP19213775A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BOSCH | Aug 16, 2022 | DAUB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE323622 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB840784 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013333541 |
| DESCRIPTION | US9242361 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10037809 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012210164 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10393472 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3017251 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0261504 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1269923 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2431118 |
| OPPOSITION | GB840784 |
| OPPOSITION | US10926343 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010011594 |
| OPPOSITION | US468150 |
| OPPOSITION | US5306285 |
| OPPOSITION | US6244152 |
| OPPOSITION | US7744616 |
| SEARCH | DE677993 |
| SEARCH | FR1093114 |
| SEARCH | US2010037745 |
| SEARCH | WO2018213413 |
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