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The patent EP1719672 was granted to Volkswagen on Apr 15, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2005 under application number EP05028031A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALEO SYSTEMES DESSUYAGE | Feb 28, 2018 | CALLU DANSEUX | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10061328 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2867738 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006040259 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006106109 |
| SEARCH | DE10061328 |
| SEARCH | DE202004020356U |
| SEARCH | EP0744326 |
| SEARCH | JP2004017910 |
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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