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The patent EP3045328 was granted to Acps Automotive on Mar 15, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 13, 2016 under application number EP16151064A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE | Jan 2, 2020 | PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2261066 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008012622 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010054208 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2619912 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0799732 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1428697 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2006192 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2596966 |
| OPPOSITION | US2642295 |
| OPPOSITION | US2944836 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006068479 |
| SEARCH | DE102008012622 |
| SEARCH | EP2006192 |
| SEARCH | EP2596966 |
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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