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The patent EP3434838 was granted to Toto on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 18, 2018 under application number EP18184129A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Oct 7, 2020 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB MUNCHEN | - |
| GEBERIT | Oct 7, 2020 | SZYNKA SMORODIN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07324365 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201268880Y |
| OPPOSITION | EP3101185 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3170940 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3269885 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07324365 |
| SEARCH | EP3170940 |
| SEARCH | JPH07324365 |
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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