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The patent EP3584808 was granted to Mahle on Oct 6, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 18, 2018 under application number EP18178212A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EBERSPACHER CATEM | Mar 28, 2022 | RUTTENSPERGER LACHNIT TROSSIN GOMOLL | ADMISSIBLE |
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