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The patent EP2151578 was granted to Grundfos Management on Sep 18, 2019. The application was filed on Aug 4, 2008 under application number EP08013958A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILO | Jun 18, 2020 | 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 | US2008179416 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0735273 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0945620 |
| SEARCH | EP1209364 |
| SEARCH | EP1355212 |
| SEARCH | US2002059841 |
| SEARCH | US2004182439 |
| SEARCH | US2007000660 |
| SEARCH | US2008179416 |
| SEARCH | US6139281 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Designation of inventor
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Annex
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Abstract
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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