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The patent EP3334250 was granted to BSH Hausgerte on Jul 27, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 24, 2017 under application number EP17203474A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIRLPOOL EMEA | May 8, 2020 | SPINA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP3085285 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004040983 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010108712 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016106142 |
| OPPOSITION | US6280785 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016059023 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016155968 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016177628 |
| SEARCH | US5534278 |
| SEARCH | US5564594 |
| SEARCH | WO02069767 |
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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