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The patent EP3127725 was granted to Acps Automotive on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 25, 2016 under application number EP16180963A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE | Jul 5, 2021 | PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102010029414 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010045519 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012001921 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014107967 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014108071 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013000779U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2567837 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2952367 |
| OPPOSITION | GB465020 |
| OPPOSITION | US5159312 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015185358 |
| SEARCH | DE102010045519 |
| SEARCH | DE202013000779U |
| SEARCH | EP2567837 |
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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