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The patent EP2453555 was granted to Grundfos Management on Feb 8, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2011 under application number EP11002125A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSB | Nov 8, 2023 | VON TIETZEN UND HENNIG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE2262867 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1203886 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2040350 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002098089 |
| OPPOSITION | US4043706 |
| OPPOSITION | US4443747 |
| OPPOSITION | US5099182 |
| OPPOSITION | US6922348 |
| OPPOSITION | US7514894 |
| OPPOSITION | US7795828 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008150334 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009006927 |
| SEARCH | DE2262867 |
| SEARCH | EP1203886 |
| SEARCH | EP2040350 |
| SEARCH | US2002098089 |
| SEARCH | US4043706 |
| SEARCH | WO2008150334 |
| SEARCH | WO2009006927 |
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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