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The patent EP2441851 was granted to Benteler Automobiltechnik on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 23, 2011 under application number EP11155713A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOTECH ENGINEERING SL | Oct 7, 2020 | DE ROOIJ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005054847 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005032113 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008022399 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010048209 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1715066 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003328031 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007261769 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009178740 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009106571 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009123804 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010075940 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010076247 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010109012 |
| SEARCH | DE102007057855 |
| SEARCH | DE10208216 |
| SEARCH | WO2010076247 |
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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English translation of the claims
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