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The patent EP3650224 was granted to Phoenix Contact on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2018 under application number EP18205479A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEIDMULLER INTERFACE | Mar 21, 2024 | KLEINE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102006055384 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009046594 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010037564 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011075343 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013102756 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1911583 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3064354 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005044476 |
| SEARCH | DE102009046594 |
| SEARCH | DE102011075343 |
| SEARCH | EP3064354 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Annex
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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