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The patent EP2957770 was granted to Embraco Indstria DE Compressores E Solues EM Refrigerao Ltda on Jan 2, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2012 under application number EP15001898A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SECOP AUSTRIA | Oct 2, 2019 | KLIMENT & HENHAPEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE69626073T |
| DESCRIPTION | US3540813 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5820349 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5986419 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6544017 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7300257 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2000287485 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH07167076 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000287485 |
| SEARCH | US3540813 |
| SEARCH | US5220259 |
| SEARCH | US5986419 |
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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