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The patent EP3361124 was granted to Litens Automotive Partnership on Oct 30, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 23, 2013 under application number EP18162098A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIJNSTRAWISE PATENTS | Jul 28, 2020 | WIJNSTRA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE20319886U |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4010928 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0450620 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008280713 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013059929 |
| SEARCH | DE102011082764 |
| SEARCH | DE102011084680 |
| SEARCH | DE19926615 |
| SEARCH | US2009298631 |
| SEARCH | US2954726 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for grant of a European patent
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