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The patent EP3961253 was granted to Robert Bosch on Aug 16, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2014 under application number EP21198216A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 14, 2024 | ENGE | ADMISSIBLE |
| VALEO SCHALTER UND SENSOREN | May 14, 2024 | POTHMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008000570 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008044367 |
| SEARCH | DE102008044367 |
| SEARCH | US2009048522 |
| SEARCH | US5564419 |
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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