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The patent EP1759955 was granted to NSK on Nov 8, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 4, 2006 under application number EP06254583A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA | Aug 3, 2018 | THYSSENKRUPP | WITHDRAWN |
| THYSSENKRUPP PRESTA | Aug 3, 2018 | THYSSENKRUPP INTELLECTUAL | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB2341914 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5758545 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19750005 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0893613 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1731400 |
| OPPOSITION | ES2238009 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2341914 |
| OPPOSITION | US5383811 |
| OPPOSITION | US5758545 |
| SEARCH | DE10343685 |
| SEARCH | EP1078843 |
| SEARCH | EP1557338 |
| SEARCH | JP2003291827 |
| SEARCH | US3703105 |
| SEARCH | US5758545 |
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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