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The patent EP3096586 was granted to BSH Hausgerte on Mar 17, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 26, 2016 under application number EP16167020A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIELE & CIE | Dec 17, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102004044355 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008027220 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011006274 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012216719 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3835386 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0990855 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1834507 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2361538 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2709423 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2827680 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0180697 |
| SEARCH | DE102008051265 |
| SEARCH | DE102012216719 |
| SEARCH | EP2827680 |
| SEARCH | WO9941950 |
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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Priority document
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