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The patent EP3184186 was granted to Benteler Automobiltechnik on Oct 9, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 9, 2015 under application number EP17154857A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Jul 7, 2020 | DE ROOIJ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102011018850 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005032113 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011018850 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1645345 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2548670 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2990192 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20110049517 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010126640 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012186705 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013205863 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014260493 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014123855 |
| SEARCH | DE102009043926 |
| SEARCH | DE102011018850 |
| SEARCH | DE102011102167 |
| SEARCH | DE10256621 |
| SEARCH | EP2143808 |
| SEARCH | US2011219841 |
| SEARCH | WO0196089 |
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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