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The patent EP3274636 was granted to Siemens Industry on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 23, 2015 under application number EP15716622A. 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| GEZE | Apr 13, 2022 | MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |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 |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004209566 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004211200 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004212336 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013116834 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014009965 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004209566 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004211200 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004212336 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010253270 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013116834 |
| OPPOSITION | US6356710 |
| OPPOSITION | US7477028 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014009965 |
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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