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The patent EP3910241 was granted to Miele & CIE on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on May 12, 2020 under application number EP20174245A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRILLFURST | Jun 11, 2024 | SCHAPERKLAUS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2016374510 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013018749 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3552528 |
| OPPOSITION | US10485379 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010132692 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016347510 |
| OPPOSITION | US2019093885 |
| OPPOSITION | US2019246837 |
| OPPOSITION | US5676043 |
| OPPOSITION | US9810436 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014093512 |
| OTHER | DE102013018749 |
| OTHER | US10485379 |
| OTHER | US2016374510 |
| SEARCH | US10485379 |
| SEARCH | US2010132692 |
| SEARCH | US2019246837 |
| SEARCH | US5676043 |
| SEARCH | US9810436 |
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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Modified abstract
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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