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The patent EP3426593 was granted to Melkus Mechatronic on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 7, 2017 under application number EP17708293A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEW EURODRIVE | Feb 2, 2021 | - | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008014877 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2336075 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2183566 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN203545601U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2336075 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1127588 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2183566 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014017532 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014106033 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202014006562U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2190714 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2336075 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3020614 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1127588 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2183566 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013182448 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017102092 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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