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The patent EP3373570 was granted to IOT on Jan 29, 2020. The application was filed on May 21, 2003 under application number EP18170443A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".
Remote asset management system that enables real-time monitoring and control of assets through wireless modules connected to assets via programmable ports. The system uses a dedicated server to manage asset data and communicate with the wireless modules, enabling remote monitoring and control of assets like vehicles, equipment, and facilities. Each wireless module can be programmed to interact with its corresponding asset through the server, allowing for automated data exchange and asset control. The system supports various asset types, including fixed and movable assets, and integrates with various data sources like GPS, sensors, and communication devices.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| AUDI | Oct 29, 2020 | KAUFMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
| BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | Oct 29, 2020 | LANG | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Oct 29, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0191428 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2302999 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2791268 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10044528 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0527072 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0930792 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0987211 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1022701 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1196003 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1506667 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2290939 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2348090 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001018639 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002016672 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002023233 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002058499 |
| OPPOSITION | US4703325 |
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| OPPOSITION | US6295449 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0048058 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0070889 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0079745 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0103414 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0125914 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0184274 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0191428 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0215149 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0217184 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0229745 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0233948 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9747126 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9949680 |
| SEARCH | US2002016672 |
| SEARCH | US6295449 |
| SEARCH | WO0184274 |
| SEARCH | WO0229745 |
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