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The patent EP3139053 was granted to Getrag on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2009 under application number EP16191667A. 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 | Jul 16, 2020 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004013265 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004055361 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102004061020 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006010113 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102006058974 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE10223780 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19716600 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE602004009042T |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1568906 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10155458 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005027467 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006010113 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006010707 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19941837 |
| OPPOSITION | DE602004001215T |
| OPPOSITION | DE602004009042T |
| OPPOSITION | EP1524446 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2182235 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2703675 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007034476 |
| SEARCH | DE102004055361 |
| SEARCH | DE102005025772 |
| SEARCH | DE102006010707 |
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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