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The patent EP3435493 was granted to HSP Hochspannungsgerte on Mar 25, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 27, 2017 under application number EP17183517A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HITACHI ENERGY | Dec 22, 2020 | EPPING HERMANN FISCHER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102007022641 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102011003592 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007022641 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2431982 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3065147 |
| OPPOSITION | US4123618 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013139666 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017137193 |
| SEARCH | DE102007022641 |
| SEARCH | DE7728374U |
| SEARCH | EP2431982 |
| SEARCH | EP3065147 |
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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