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The patent EP2778638 was granted to Watlow Electric Manufacturing on Nov 29, 2017. The application was filed on Jun 6, 2008 under application number EP14169351A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALEO SYSTEMES DE CONTROLE MOTEUR | Aug 24, 2018 | GARCIA | ADMISSIBLE |
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Notice of appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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Nov 6, 2014
European search report
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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May 21, 2014
Priority search results
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May 21, 2014
Request for grant of a European patent
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