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The patent EP2141255 was granted to Ford on Mar 18, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 4, 2008 under application number EP08159783A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCELORMITTAL | Dec 15, 2020 | LAVOIX | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001335973 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006002843 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1806200 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1806200 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1930194 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002371345 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008102308 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002843 |
| OTHER | EP1806200 |
| SEARCH | EP1146145 |
| SEARCH | EP1930194 |
| SEARCH | JP2001335973 |
| SEARCH | JP2003341547 |
| SEARCH | US2003067187 |
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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Communication from the Examining Division
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Designation of inventor
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