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The patent EP2145112 was granted to KSB on Feb 16, 2022. The application was filed on May 7, 2008 under application number EP08749360A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILO | Aug 23, 2019 | MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10017861 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0150068 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0978657 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0150068 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0831188 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0978657 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10116339 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19630384 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003174450 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0111748 |
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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