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The patent EP3061984 was granted to Schaeffler on Apr 2, 2025. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2016 under application number EP16156474A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORGWARNER | Jan 7, 2020 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1382872 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102012011180 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011014778 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012006730 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012017955 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013012815 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014014985 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015203558 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1382872 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1422430 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1645765 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1729025 |
| SEARCH | DE102004057158 |
| SEARCH | DE102014205064 |
| SEARCH | EP1645765 |
| SEARCH | US2007193848 |
| SEARCH | US2014238812 |
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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