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The patent EP3357389 was granted to Toto on Jun 17, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 30, 2018 under application number EP18154139A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEBERIT | Mar 16, 2021 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUNCHEN | ADMISSIBLE |
| GEBERIT | Mar 16, 2021 | SZYNKA SMORODIN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2002065512 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008271231 |
| EXAMINATION | US7636956 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103908185 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201158852Y |
| OPPOSITION | CN201734644U |
| OPPOSITION | CN203388782U |
| OPPOSITION | CN204849970U |
| OPPOSITION | CN2621022Y |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002065512 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003102646 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004176369 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006122150 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05285067 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10211121 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008271231 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009188029 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013036541 |
| OPPOSITION | US7636956 |
| SEARCH | JP2003102646 |
| SEARCH | JP2004176369 |
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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