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The patent EP2671032 was granted to Behr on May 9, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 6, 2012 under application number EP12703096A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES | Jan 31, 2019 | VALEO SYSTEMES THERMIQUES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008223566 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004159121 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19515527 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19719257 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19719261 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0121079 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02090860 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005026641 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19515527 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19719257 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19719261 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0121079 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0634615 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0654645 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04309766 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004159121 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007039724 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02090860 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005026641 |
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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