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The patent EP2888137 was granted to Washtec Holding on Feb 13, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 20, 2012 under application number EP12812249A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTTO CHRIST | Nov 13, 2019 | ERNICKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10134358 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2002565 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005234569 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006144430 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10134358 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2002565 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE29903300U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5482212 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2002565 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2745551 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004001598 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07215179 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10236284 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11198772 |
| OPPOSITION | US6718216 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9611825 |
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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