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The patent EP3771288 was granted to Teka Industrial on Dec 15, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 5, 2009 under application number EP20195614A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSH HAUSGERATE | Sep 13, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1895814 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1951003 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005043737 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1951003 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004003126 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1931177 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1951003 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2034800 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001237058 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002359063 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH03192687 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008164249 |
| OPPOSITION | US6528770 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006117182 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007048700 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009090152 |
| SEARCH | EP1951003 |
| SEARCH | JPH03192687 |
| SEARCH | US2008164249 |
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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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Written request for examination
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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