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The patent EP3456555 was granted to Acps Automotive on Dec 11, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 28, 2018 under application number EP18191279A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFALIA AUTOMOTIVE | Feb 18, 2022 | PATENTANWALTE BREGENZER UND REULE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102015100490 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016117017 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013000779U |
| OPPOSITION | DE29920666U |
| OPPOSITION | DE4342981 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2366565 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2952368 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1330435 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003085548 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006017261 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010133785 |
| OPPOSITION | US4509770 |
| OPPOSITION | US6412806 |
| OPPOSITION | US9114678 |
| OPPOSITION | US9464953 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018046658 |
| SEARCH | DE102015222490 |
| SEARCH | EP2366565 |
| SEARCH | GB1330435 |
| SEARCH | US6412806 |
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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