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The patent EP2684849 was granted to BWT on Oct 30, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 8, 2013 under application number EP13175555A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITA | Jul 30, 2020 | HABERMANN PARTNERSCHAFT VON PATENTANWALTEN MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | GB299074 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009022437 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010022954 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002054894 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005120700 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006084751 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008064708 |
| SEARCH | JP2002250794 |
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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