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The patent EP3622357 was granted to ABB on Oct 13, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2018 under application number EP18711549A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CONTACT | Jul 13, 2022 | BLUMBACH ZINNGREBE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| WIELAND ELECTRIC | Jul 13, 2022 | K PATENTANWALTE BLASBERG KEWITZ & REICHEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004056363 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005009795 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10353950 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2504739 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009054157 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19928517 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2876510 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009054157 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2302472 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3622357 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018206183 |
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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