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Patent No. EP2686578 (titled "Device For Attaching Chain Links") was filed by RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz U on Mar 5, 2012. The application was issued on Oct 20, 2021.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| KETTENFABRIK UNNA | Jul 19, 2022 | SCHNEIDERS & BEHRENDT BOCHUM |
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