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The patent EP2881642 was granted to Schaeffler on May 22, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 14, 2014 under application number EP14193204A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE AUTOMOTIVE | Jun 17, 2020 | VALEO POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010043438 |
| EXAMINATION | DE19716473 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2657586 |
| SEARCH | EP0203099 |
| SEARCH | EP2006594 |
| SEARCH | US4046276 |
| SEARCH | US4779997 |
| SEARCH | US5385253 |
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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