Patent No. EP3116664 (titled "Method And Apparatus For Sorting") was filed by KEY Technology on May 21, 2015. The application was issued on Jan 30, 2019.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FORDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG EV | Oct 30, 2019 | WSL PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB |
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