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The patent EP2974939 was granted to Hitachi on Jun 7, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 17, 2014 under application number EP14177525A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE | Mar 7, 2024 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY | Mar 7, 2024 | SIEMENS PATENT ATTORNEYS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102010024800 |
| OPPOSITION | US7558740 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007111768 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008042516 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010102898 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9830426 |
| SEARCH | JP2000344107 |
| SEARCH | WO2010149715 |
| SEARCH | WO9830426 |
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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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Document concerning representation
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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