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The patent EP2940309 was granted to Wilo on Jun 5, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 25, 2015 under application number EP15000541A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010055841 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3918246 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0735273 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1614903 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009079447 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2831759 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010055841 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1614903 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009287357 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009079447 |
| SEARCH | DE102010055841 |
| SEARCH | EP1614903 |
| SEARCH | WO2009079447 |
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