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The patent EP2578861 was granted to Isuzu Motors on Mar 7, 2018. The application was filed on May 16, 2011 under application number EP11786513A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAN TRUCK & BUS | Dec 6, 2018 | LIEBL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2000303826 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000303826 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003515166 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2009210450 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007119311 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004043365 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1995588 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006130458 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009223820 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010024393 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010028230 |
| SEARCH | US2006130458 |
| SEARCH | US2009223820 |
| SEARCH | US2010024393 |
| SEARCH | US2010028230 |
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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