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The patent EP3387658 was granted to Bomatec Management on Aug 12, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 15, 2016 under application number EP16702018A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | May 5, 2021 | POTHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008047466 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1123794 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2008224228 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102008047466 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009039082 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19836451 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1123794 |
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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Letter concerning the inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A1
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