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The patent EP3643215 was granted to Miele & CIE on Jun 22, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 25, 2019 under application number EP19199501A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DYSON TECHNOLOGY | Mar 22, 2023 | DYSON DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| DYSON TECHNOLOGY | Mar 22, 2023 | LOBBAN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0458057 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0853917 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2062517 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001157655 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001245833 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003164399 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003169770 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011010743 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011050505 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2017221549 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH01223923 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006085095 |
| OPPOSITION | US6131236 |
| OPPOSITION | US7694383 |
| SEARCH | DE2814729 |
| SEARCH | US2007157418 |
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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