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The patent EP3562719 was granted to Lucas Automotive on Nov 24, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2017 under application number EP17832928A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 | Jul 19, 2022 | CONTINENTAL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014204287 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19732168 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006061238 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2008296849 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015251639 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0234562 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006061238 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201998976U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011084534 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012010562 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014214375 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2719593 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20160049807 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016009257 |
| 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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