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The patent EP3256366 was granted to Robert Bosch on Sep 2, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 22, 2016 under application number EP16703273A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN | Jun 2, 2021 | POTHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012222562 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102013213379 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2316709 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010156672 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005029336 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008055881 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102013213379 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2316709 |
| OPPOSITION | JP5007262B |
| OPPOSITION | JP5361619B |
| OPPOSITION | US2010156672 |
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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