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The patent EP2759421 was granted to Acps Automotive on Feb 22, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 24, 2014 under application number EP14152505A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE | Oct 22, 2020 | PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE102011004653 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005026273 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007026375 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008009150 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011004653 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202004006185U |
| OPPOSITION | DE3300439 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4120780 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4325147 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9305689U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0037599 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0564508 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0653330 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1440846 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2213515 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2175859 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2393430 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005205629 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007187448 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011285104 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006011805 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012143474 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8200119 |
| SEARCH | DE102008009150 |
| SEARCH | DE102011004653 |
| SEARCH | DE9305689U |
| SEARCH | US2005205629 |
| SEARCH | US2007187448 |
| SEARCH | US2523500 |
| SEARCH | WO8200119 |
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