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The patent EP3658796 was granted to Continental Automotive on Nov 27, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 24, 2018 under application number EP18746879A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN | Feb 23, 2022 | WBH WACHENHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10136235 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9218785 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9429611 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19652933 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE7129399U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0322530 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4609077 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013012238 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19652933 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4318744 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0716246 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0989320 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007285385 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0425627 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08303499 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5693529U |
| OPPOSITION | JPS5929432U |
| OPPOSITION | US4609077 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016120800 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9218785 |
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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