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The patent EP1943437 was granted to Borgwarner on Sep 20, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 2, 2006 under application number EP06828913A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN | Mar 17, 2020 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19522718 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1371875 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19522718 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19957978 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE3411090 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE3427163 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1726847 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2858674 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10118821 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10153839 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19522718 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19957978 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3411090 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3427163 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1726847 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2858674 |
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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