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The patent EP2957464 was granted to Valeo Vision on Sep 30, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 11, 2015 under application number EP15171645A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARELLI AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING ITALY | Jun 30, 2021 | STUDIO TORTA | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1285812 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2423047 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2817212 |
| EXAMINATION | FR2797677 |
| EXAMINATION | US2013204498 |
| EXAMINATION | US9458976 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014008523 |
| OTHER | EP2395280 |
| OTHER | FR2797677 |
| OTHER | US2013204498 |
| OTHER | US9458976 |
| OTHER | WO2014008523 |
| SEARCH | DE102009054249 |
| SEARCH | DE102010048100 |
| SEARCH | EP1980447 |
| SEARCH | EP2060441 |
| SEARCH | EP2196727 |
| SEARCH | EP2366587 |
| SEARCH | EP2395280 |
| SEARCH | EP2415636 |
| SEARCH | EP2484557 |
| SEARCH | US2008298077 |
| SEARCH | US7427151 |
| SEARCH | WO2009112125 |
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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