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The patent EP2604478 was granted to Aptiv on Mar 31, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 13, 2011 under application number EP11009829A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTI TEMIC MICROELECTRONIC | Oct 3, 2018 | BUCHER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE10133945 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03031228 |
| SEARCH | DE102005005720 |
| SEARCH | DE19856313 |
| SEARCH | EP1634776 |
| SEARCH | WO03031228 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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