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The patent EP2563618 was granted to Adient Luxembourg Holding S RL on Aug 2, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 1, 2011 under application number EP11714490A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROSE FAHRZEUGTEILE KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT COBURG | May 2, 2018 | MAIKOWSKI & NINNEMANN PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19548809 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4436101 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4436111 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009127910 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6799806 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7314250 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7571962 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19548809 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE202009007520U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02064397 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008080999 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10157273 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004007045 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004013272 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005028779 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007010078 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007011998 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007042602 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008028102 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008028103 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008028475 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19548809 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19938666 |
| OPPOSITION | DE20023584U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009007520U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009007521U |
| OPPOSITION | DE202009015236U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4436101 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009127910 |
| OPPOSITION | US6799806 |
| OPPOSITION | US7314250 |
| OPPOSITION | US7571962 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02064397 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008028549 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008080999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009149875 |
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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