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The patent EP2710240 was granted to Volvo Technology on Apr 14, 2021. The application was filed on May 2, 2011 under application number EP11864671A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCANIA CV | Jan 13, 2022 | THUM & PARTNER I THUM MOTSCH WEICKERT PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0957254 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1277937 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2131022 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007085944 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1277937 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2131022 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003027921 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004154585 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6209317 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03046354 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007032714 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0957254 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1277937 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2131022 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007032714 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007085944 |
| SEARCH | EP0957254 |
| SEARCH | EP1277937 |
| SEARCH | EP2131022 |
| SEARCH | WO2007032714 |
| SEARCH | WO2007085944 |
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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Notification of election of EPO
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Published international application - A1
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