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The patent EP1972516 was granted to Robert Bosch on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 21, 2008 under application number EP08101847A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF ACTIVE SAFETY | Jun 22, 2018 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10133163 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10137602 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10323655 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19915832 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3124755 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3240680 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3301042 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3723839 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3723842 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3723914 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3723916 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3844068 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3928874 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0480608 |
| OPPOSITION | KR100654335B |
| OPPOSITION | WO02066307 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0236400 |
| SEARCH | DE10133163 |
| SEARCH | WO02066307 |
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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