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The patent EP3809800 was granted to Groupe Brandt on Dec 7, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 14, 2020 under application number EP20201666A. 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 5, 2023 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2200398 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1951003 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2528412 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2914059 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3809800 |
| OPPOSITION | ES2362523 |
| OPPOSITION | JP3888132B |
| OPPOSITION | US8686321 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005043737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015159353 |
| SEARCH | JP3888132B |
| SEARCH | US2012018426 |
| SEARCH | WO2015159353 |
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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