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The patent EP3045551 was granted to Benteler Automobiltechnik on May 11, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 18, 2010 under application number EP16158989A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOTECH ENGINEERING SL | Feb 6, 2023 | DE ROOIJ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102005054847 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004023579 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008021492 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008044523 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002069506 |
| OPPOSITION | US5972134 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008048307 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009135776 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010112140 |
| SEARCH | DE102004023579 |
| SEARCH | DE19743802 |
| SEARCH | EP2143621 |
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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Communication to designated inventor
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