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The patent EP2771594 was granted to Federal Mogul on May 29, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 26, 2012 under application number EP12784831A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAHLE | Feb 28, 2020 | BRP RENAUD & PARTNER MBB RECHTSANWALTE PATENTANWALTE STEUERBERATER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010076306 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6557457 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7024981 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010076306 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008055194 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004070238 |
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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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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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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