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The patent EP2975327 was granted to Bruckbauer on Jul 10, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2012 under application number EP15177616A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIELE & CIE | Jul 11, 2018 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
| ELICA | Jul 10, 2018 | PERANI & PARTNERS | ADMISSIBLE |
| BSH HAUSGERATE | Oct 27, 2017 | - | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE202011005698U |
| EXAMINATION | US2005088128 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009008286U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011005698U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1944553 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2975327 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0970360 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005088128 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007023420 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011132900 |
| OPPOSITION | US2674991 |
| OPPOSITION | US3367320 |
| OPPOSITION | US3587555 |
| OPPOSITION | US4899028 |
| OPPOSITION | US5190026 |
| OPPOSITION | US6455818 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007134500 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012146237 |
| SEARCH | DE202009008286U |
| SEARCH | US2674991 |
| SEARCH | US3587555 |
| SEARCH | US6455818 |
| SEARCH | WO2007134500 |
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