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The patent EP2711576 was granted to Valeo Embrayages on Nov 29, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2013 under application number EP13183181A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN | Aug 28, 2018 | SPL 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 | FR1251107 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010269497 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10325880 |
| OPPOSITION | DE112011101904 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19522225 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19857110 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0744563 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0828090 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1762750 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1923599 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1956264 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2157336 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009272108 |
| OPPOSITION | US4138003 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007054049 |
| SEARCH | EP0308178 |
| SEARCH | EP0321121 |
| SEARCH | US2011031083 |
| SEARCH | US2012168270 |
| SEARCH | US3266271 |
| SEARCH | WO9102175 |
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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