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The patent EP3002504 was granted to Valeo Vision on Jun 25, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 23, 2015 under application number EP15186555A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO LIGHTING CZECH SRO | Nov 6, 2025 | LLR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006042749 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2159481 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2306075 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2357398 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2626244 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008198574 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10231326 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2390561 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013242996 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012275173 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013075157 |
| OTHER | EP2159481 |
| OTHER | WO2013075157 |
| SEARCH | DE102004060475 |
| SEARCH | DE102008036192 |
| SEARCH | DE102010041096 |
| SEARCH | DE102012212244 |
| SEARCH | EP2390561 |
| SEARCH | US2007201241 |
| SEARCH | WO2011045103 |
| SEARCH | WO2013075157 |
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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Authorisation
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Annex to the communication
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Communication to designated inventor
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter which had not been notified
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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