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The patent EP2753847 was granted to Schaeffler on Dec 4, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 21, 2012 under application number EP12765984A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZF FRIEDRICHSHAFEN | Aug 7, 2019 | SPL PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010034812 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102006028552 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102010049929 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102009042837 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1780434 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6068098 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010028620 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006028552 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009033864 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009042837 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010049929 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1780434 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2685127 |
| OPPOSITION | US6068098 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010028620 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Communication to designated 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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Abstract
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