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The patent EP3411631 was granted to Intell Properties on Jul 12, 2023. The application was originally filed on Jan 26, 2017 under application number EP17704319A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLUX ROTHENBURG FACTORY | Oct 21, 2020 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2012052792 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014076367 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006092219 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102005010984 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN203949248U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN2703975Y |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014076367 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10102235 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005060721 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009028221 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012200320 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19534142 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0762059 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1070920 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04302933 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008231468 |
| OPPOSITION | US6545442 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015168243 |
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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