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The patent EP3529118 was granted to Lucas Automotive on Jul 3, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 10, 2017 under application number EP17783462A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE | Aug 30, 2021 | CONTINENTAL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19732168 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006061238 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102015200928 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102005039314 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012010562 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2719593 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006061238 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103950445 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10006656 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011084534 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012010562 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014214375 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015208148 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016201047 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006061238 |
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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