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The patent EP3382255 was granted to TI Automotive Fuldabrck on Jul 3, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2017 under application number EP17163633A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOSS AUTOMOTIVE | Apr 3, 2020 | DR SOLF & ZAPF PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTS PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2137449 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006060314 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2420715 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2706280 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009013342 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013053478 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016034284 |
| SEARCH | EP2420715 |
| SEARCH | EP2706280 |
| SEARCH | WO2013053478 |
| SEARCH | WO2016034284 |
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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Refund of fees
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English translation of the claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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