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The patent EP3409515 was granted to Ovalo on Nov 27, 2019. The application was filed on May 29, 2018 under application number EP18174665A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ING HCF PORSCHE | Aug 27, 2020 | TER SMITTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
| AUDI | Aug 6, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102004032081 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009047128 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014213838 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014225294 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015011111 |
| SEARCH | DE102010041404 |
| SEARCH | EP2336005 |
| SEARCH | US2010164189 |
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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Examination started
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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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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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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