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The patent EP2750266 was granted to Grundfos Holding on Oct 20, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 27, 2012 under application number EP12199515A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILO | Jul 20, 2022 | MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE102005059941 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1239152 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1586491 |
| EXAMINATION | US7059872 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10127224 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006001348 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013001875 |
| SEARCH | DE19923298 |
| SEARCH | DE4411960 |
| SEARCH | EP1947347 |
| SEARCH | EP2500576 |
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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