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The patent EP2907881 was granted to Benteler Automobiltechnik on Nov 10, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 6, 2015 under application number EP15154074A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOTECH ENGINEERING SL | Jan 24, 2020 | DE ROOIJ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006037637 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012110649 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012110650 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10212819 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2452486 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2182081 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2216417 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011102167 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012110649 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013103764U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2014777 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2216417 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2395116 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2842738 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2361412 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011042369 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013068756 |
| OPPOSITION | US3495328 |
| OPPOSITION | US8479552 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006037588 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008107265 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010150683 |
| SEARCH | DE102011102167 |
| SEARCH | DE102012110649 |
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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