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The patent EP2367087 was granted to Thermor on Dec 2, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 17, 2011 under application number EP11158669A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARISTON THERMO | Feb 22, 2018 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1884854 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0356609 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0866282 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2146797 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS61110840 |
| OPPOSITION | US4522333 |
| OPPOSITION | US4620667 |
| OPPOSITION | US5626287 |
| OPPOSITION | US6263260 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008132573 |
| SEARCH | EP0631219 |
| SEARCH | EP1884854 |
| SEARCH | US2007267508 |
| SEARCH | US6263260 |
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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