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The patent EP2149973 was granted to Hitachi on Sep 19, 2018. The application was filed on May 29, 2009 under application number EP09161509A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALEO SIEMENS EAUTOMOTIVE GERMANY | Jun 19, 2019 | PRINZ & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1919069 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008029117 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003133267 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1881590 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003133267 |
| SEARCH | EP1919069 |
| SEARCH | EP2023473 |
| SEARCH | US2003133267 |
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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