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The patent EP2420715 was granted to Voss Automotive on Jul 19, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 19, 2011 under application number EP11006810A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TI AUTOMOTIVE FULDABRUCK | Dec 4, 2018 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1721097 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1985908 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2107291 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009168119 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008151924 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008006323 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202007010502U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0284669 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0379635 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0616166 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0907855 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003254482 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2009168120 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009224531 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009080477 |
| SEARCH | WO2009080501 |
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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