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The patent EP3374054 was granted to BSH Hausgerte on Jul 8, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 20, 2016 under application number EP16784498A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORA VERTRIEBS | Apr 8, 2021 | RAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013212921 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CH571367 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN200979232Y |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE112006003707T |
| OPPOSITION | CH571367 |
| OPPOSITION | CN200979232Y |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013007722 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202008002421U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009017271U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202012004271U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3204347 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005299999 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010051010 |
| OPPOSITION | US6455818 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012031734 |
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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Refund of fees
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