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The patent EP2527681 was granted to Aisin on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on May 24, 2012 under application number EP12169214A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER | Jan 15, 2020 | WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP3683165B |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007000673 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3721712 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1528283 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1602854 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1936218 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2151599 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2226528 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2233779 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2233780 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008304008 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011047470 |
| OPPOSITION | US7934997 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010050620 |
| SEARCH | EP1602854 |
| SEARCH | EP1936218 |
| SEARCH | EP2151599 |
| SEARCH | EP2226528 |
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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