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The patent EP2038467 was granted to BSH Bosch UND Siemens Hausgerte on Aug 22, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 11, 2007 under application number EP07730035A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIRLPOOL EMEA | May 22, 2019 | SPINA | - |
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