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The patent EP3104518 was granted to Belimo Holding on Jul 28, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 10, 2015 under application number EP15171461A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEZE | Apr 30, 2019 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102011004019 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011055491 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015200289 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4124282 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2206865 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2871769 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005119898 |
| SEARCH | EP2573640 |
| SEARCH | EP2871769 |
| SEARCH | US2007170385 |
| SEARCH | WO2007134471 |
| SEARCH | WO2010099630 |
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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