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The patent EP3885716 was granted to Emerson Climate on Sep 7, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 24, 2020 under application number EP20165398A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITZER KUHLMASCHINENBAU | Jun 7, 2023 | WESTPHAL | ADMISSIBLE |
| DEKA CONTROLS | Jun 6, 2023 | SCHMID | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102007001291 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0787245 |
| OPPOSITION | GB190522383 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS6091218 |
| OPPOSITION | US3134332 |
| OPPOSITION | US5026954 |
| OPPOSITION | US5911289 |
| OPPOSITION | US6125642 |
| OPPOSITION | US6265980 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017098346 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9535462 |
| SEARCH | DE102007012917 |
| SEARCH | JPS6091218 |
| SEARCH | US5026954 |
| SEARCH | US5911289 |
| SEARCH | US6125642 |
| SEARCH | WO2017098346 |
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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