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The patent EP2990651 was granted to Grundfos Holding on Jul 11, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 25, 2014 under application number EP14182156A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TACO ITALIA | Apr 11, 2019 | BOTTI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE20005247U |
| OPPOSITION | DE20219186U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0735272 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1650440 |
| SEARCH | DE20219186U |
| SEARCH | EP0735272 |
| SEARCH | EP1650440 |
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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