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The patent EP2902086 was granted to Grnbeck Wasseraufbereitung on May 6, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 19, 2014 under application number EP14193914A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRITA | Jul 27, 2018 | VAN LOOKEREN CAMPAGNE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO03000407 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19834916 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2510467 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1923117 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2824758 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1582758 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005023211 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009311420 |
| OPPOSITION | US6280824 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03000407 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03064013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9741941 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9915259 |
| SEARCH | US2005023211 |
| SEARCH | US2013056428 |
| SEARCH | WO03064013 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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