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The patent EP3337994 was granted to Schaeffler on Dec 4, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 18, 2016 under application number EP16753574A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BORGWARNER | Aug 27, 2020 | PETERREINS SCHLEY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102007003107 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009030135 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011100256 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011117781 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013006429 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015215900 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2287487 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2814121 |
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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