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The patent EP2570732 was granted to Rational on Mar 12, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 14, 2012 under application number EP12184506A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLUX ROTHENBURG FACTORY | Jan 18, 2022 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010012368 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202004015290U |
| EXAMINATION | DE2621927 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2287533 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004040655 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005057585 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008040981 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009024546 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202004015290U |
| OPPOSITION | DE2621927 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3510680 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3824157 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1847203 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2098788 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2233016 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2287533 |
| OPPOSITION | KR0136055B |
| OPPOSITION | US2003146201 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011049124 |
| OPPOSITION | US5171974 |
| SEARCH | DE102008040981 |
| SEARCH | DE102009024546 |
| SEARCH | DE4319613 |
| SEARCH | EP2098788 |
| SEARCH | US2003146201 |
| SEARCH | US2011049124 |
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