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The patent EP3025926 was granted to Aktiebolaget SKF on Jul 17, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2015 under application number EP15186143A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS MOBILITY AUSTRIA | Aug 2, 2022 | 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 | DE102006005597 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19831176 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006187026 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007124332 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007152107 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009001226 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013096731 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013317676 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014156123 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007136947 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013146502 |
| SEARCH | US2007152107 |
| SEARCH | US2009216398 |
| SEARCH | US2013342362 |
| SEARCH | US2014156123 |
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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