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The patent EP2759438 was granted to MAN Truck & BUS on Jul 29, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 22, 2013 under application number EP13004144A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLVO TRUCK | Apr 23, 2021 | VALEA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CH697030 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3246182 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3305437 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4133060 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2508382 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2151565 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2222645 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006030974 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008128191 |
| OPPOSITION | US4236595 |
| OPPOSITION | US4444286 |
| OPPOSITION | US5147010 |
| OPPOSITION | US5368120 |
| OPPOSITION | US5540299 |
| OPPOSITION | US5564519 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012163375 |
| SEARCH | CH697030 |
| SEARCH | DE3246182 |
| SEARCH | DE3305437 |
| SEARCH | DE4133060 |
| SEARCH | DE4340735 |
| SEARCH | EP2508382 |
| SEARCH | GB2151565 |
| SEARCH | US2006030974 |
| SEARCH | US2008128191 |
| SEARCH | US4444286 |
| SEARCH | WO2012163375 |
| SEARCH | WO9412363 |
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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