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The patent EP2633502 was granted to Brose Fahrzeugteile on Dec 27, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 21, 2011 under application number EP11785321A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUF HULSBECK & FURST | Jan 25, 2018 | ZENZ PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2012052210 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008063366 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009017404 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1789645 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008063366 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009017404 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006024399 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008135121 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011092341 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012052210 |
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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Information on entry into European phase
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