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The patent EP3211728 was granted to Tyco Electronics France on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2017 under application number EP17155345A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| APTIV | Jul 28, 2021 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1156557 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1237232 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1521335 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2840664 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3211728 |
| OPPOSITION | FR3048310 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004102075 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004027938 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014072081 |
| SEARCH | EP1744408 |
| SEARCH | EP2916396 |
| SEARCH | FR3008833 |
| SEARCH | US2004102075 |
| SEARCH | US5930426 |
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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