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The patent EP3785594 was granted to Bissell on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 8, 2020 under application number EP20198110A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRUMNIK | Mar 20, 2024 | SONNENBERG HARRISON PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US10092155 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2018344112 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2019159646 |
| OPPOSITION | TW201214921 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008148512 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010088843 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013269144 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017119225 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018344112 |
| SEARCH | US2008148512 |
| SEARCH | US2018344112 |
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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