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The patent EP2136158 was granted to Daikin Industries on Nov 14, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 28, 2008 under application number EP08720297A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAREL INDUSTRIES | Aug 12, 2019 | DE GIORGI | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003139420 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006038453 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006349298 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH11294873 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4140625 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006329567 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006329568 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006349298 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006126396 |
| SEARCH | JP2006349298 |
| SEARCH | WO2006126396 |
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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