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The patent EP3076486 was granted to ABB Schweiz on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 30, 2015 under application number EP15161720A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CONTACT | Jan 22, 2021 | V BEZOLD & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE19506859 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006003064 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006019160 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011115637 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19506859 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006120150 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007025745 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014161847 |
| SEARCH | WO2014161847 |
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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