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The patent EP3020998 was granted to Wabco Radbremsen on Dec 25, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 20, 2011 under application number EP15003114A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Jan 17, 2018 | SPECHT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3610569 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4416175 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1944522 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5772366 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004002571 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007001960 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10219148 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19515063 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4231560 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4416175 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1610024 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005045434 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0214125 |
| SEARCH | DE10219148 |
| SEARCH | DE4416175 |
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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