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The patent EP2846408 was granted to Wago Verwaltungsgesellschaft on Apr 6, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 9, 2011 under application number EP14190509A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLEX DEUTSCHLAND | Jun 14, 2018 | FAHNDRICH | INTERVENTION WITHDRAWN |
| DELTAPATENTS | Jan 25, 2017 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1182750 |
| DESCRIPTION | ES2159247 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19735835 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1975279U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3743410 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000187785 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001035560 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004022482 |
| SEARCH | DE19735835 |
| SEARCH | DE1975279U |
| SEARCH | DE3743410 |
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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