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The patent EP3618065 was granted to Pioneer on May 26, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 1, 2006 under application number EP19201953A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOMTOM | Feb 28, 2022 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003177789 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006001845 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1028410 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3043349 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002108390 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003177789 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002055844 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003095212 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004036601 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005165609 |
| OPPOSITION | US5819225 |
| OPPOSITION | US5864815 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004077405 |
| SEARCH | JP2003177789 |
| SEARCH | US2005165609 |
| SEARCH | WO0211121 |
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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