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The patent EP2828922 was granted to Valeo Klimasysteme on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2013 under application number EP13713399A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENTELER AUTOMOBILTECHNIK | Jul 4, 2018 | OSTERHOFF | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2011212355 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2541669 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5205348 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US600227 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008059955 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009016577 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69905632T |
| OPPOSITION | EP2541669 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011212355 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011232882 |
| OPPOSITION | US5205348 |
| OPPOSITION | US600227 |
| OPPOSITION | US6666263 |
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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Refund of fees
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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Aug 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Jul 30, 2014
Information on entry into European phase
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Nov 5, 2013
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Copy of the international search report
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Sep 26, 2013
Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Mar 21, 2013
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Mar 21, 2013
Description
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Mar 21, 2013
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