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The patent EP3242088 was granted to Tado on Nov 30, 2022. The application was filed on May 1, 2017 under application number EP17020183A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHEM ENERGY SERVICES | May 14, 2020 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE3315828 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3539327 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4414260 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1003089 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012095558 |
| SEARCH | DE3315828 |
| SEARCH | WO2012095558 |
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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