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The patent EP3043108 was granted to Koito Manufacturing on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 2, 2014 under application number EP14842351A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 VISION | Nov 23, 2022 | VALEO VISIBILITY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2013073691 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1334871 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008175012 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003231450 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008143510 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2011233305 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012127747 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013250599 |
| SEARCH | DE102005041234 |
| SEARCH | DE102009021046 |
| SEARCH | DE102010034853 |
| SEARCH | DE10344173 |
| SEARCH | US2004114379 |
| SEARCH | US2008198372 |
| SEARCH | US2009046474 |
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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Supplementary European search report
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Drawings
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