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The patent EP2867074 was granted to Robert Bosch on Sep 23, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2013 under application number EP13730211A. 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 DESSUYAGE | Jun 23, 2021 | VALEO VISIBILITY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | DE2642247 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0363526 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009033863 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011018896 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011104999 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10307960 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE4241056 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2931118 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009033863 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011018896 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4241056 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2931118 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04254236 |
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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