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The patent EP2801487 was granted to Westfalia Automotive on Oct 25, 2023. The application was filed on May 6, 2014 under application number EP14001578A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACPS AUTOMOTIVE | Sep 29, 2021 | HOEGER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012021352 |
| EXAMINATION | DE202011103345U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004044295 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202011103345U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2316669 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2452839 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2602133 |
| SEARCH | DE202011103345U |
| SEARCH | EP1160105 |
| SEARCH | EP2452839 |
| SEARCH | EP2554406 |
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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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Nov 8, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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Abstract
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