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The patent EP3070550 was granted to Rockwell Automation on Jul 11, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 16, 2016 under application number EP16160611A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAIER | Apr 11, 2019 | ELLWANGER & BAIER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102014102844 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1933214 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2660667 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2704401 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2778816 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2790101 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2801935 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2801936 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2801940 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2801941 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3037901 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008049013 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010257228 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012095808 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013191106 |
| OPPOSITION | US7827122 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014090310 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016001718 |
| SEARCH | EP1933214 |
| SEARCH | EP2801940 |
| SEARCH | EP2801941 |
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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