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The patent EP2623382 was granted to Lucas Automotive on Feb 21, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 20, 2011 under application number EP11181972A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE | Nov 16, 2018 | AURIGIUM LEISCHNER & LUTHE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE4435953 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010110027 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19604134 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19628972 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1698507 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1935737 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2236376 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2412998 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005258685 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010292882 |
| OPPOSITION | US5492192 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010110027 |
| SEARCH | DE19604134 |
| SEARCH | EP1698507 |
| SEARCH | EP1935737 |
| SEARCH | EP2236376 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Matter concerning the application
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Authorisation
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Sep 20, 2011
Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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