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The patent EP2480427 was granted to Adient on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2010 under application number EP10768704A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAURECIA SYSTEMES DECHAPPEMENT | May 14, 2020 | 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 | DE10161082 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006012699 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006051566 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10321277 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19757060 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008038569 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10022984 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102006051566 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1880897 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2534792 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH10194016 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004024424 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10022984 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006051566 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1057691 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1880897 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2534792 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10194016 |
| OPPOSITION | US4088367 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0192051 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004024424 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004028858 |
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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