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The patent EP3171124 was granted to Brose Fahrzeugteile Kommanditgesellschaft on Jul 3, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 27, 2016 under application number EP16195945A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUF HULSBECK & FURST | Mar 22, 2019 | BALS & VOGEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013112418 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006051750 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008044067 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011004288 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013112418 |
| OPPOSITION | DE112014000714T |
| OPPOSITION | DE60115320T |
| OPPOSITION | US2013207677 |
| SEARCH | DE102013112418 |
| SEARCH | DE4201640 |
| SEARCH | FR2065249 |
| SEARCH | US2014043041 |
| SEARCH | US5489888 |
| SEARCH | WO9928702 |
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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