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The patent EP2059429 was granted to Wabco on Sep 24, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 4, 2007 under application number EP07785893A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE | Aug 13, 2019 | DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19704358 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10336611 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1733943 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2310017 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2349675 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003006644 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10226623 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10336611 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3407660 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3523093 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3931761 |
| OPPOSITION | DE7429240U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1571061 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1785325 |
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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Description
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