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The patent EP2432366 was granted to Arelik Anonim Sirketi on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on May 14, 2010 under application number EP10722989A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIRLPOOL EMEA | Apr 12, 2018 | PAPA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE19834231 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0333275 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1919260 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2039282 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003025395 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4893484 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007043818 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202006018467U |
| OPPOSITION | US2003025395 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008195874 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02103880 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007043818 |
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