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The patent EP2781378 was granted to Knorr Bremse on Aug 8, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 19, 2014 under application number EP14160719A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WABCO EUROPE BVBA | May 7, 2019 | BREMER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0433891 |
| EXAMINATION | DE10333998 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10035223 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10144299 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004036089 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004043761 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007032720 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10333998 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1066181 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1541454 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2479086 |
| OPPOSITION | US5001639 |
| OTHER | DE10333998 |
| OTHER | EP0433891 |
| SEARCH | DE102004036089 |
| SEARCH | EP2479086 |
| SEARCH | US5001639 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Priority document
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Abstract
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