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The patent EP3026176 was granted to Vossloh Laeis on May 7, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2014 under application number EP14195531A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOESTALPINE RAILWAY SYSTEMS | Mar 19, 2020 | STOFFREGEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10124624 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012108586 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1142704 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2142704 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008131732 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10124624 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012111357 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19920858 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2142704 |
| OPPOSITION | US4391425 |
| OPPOSITION | US5004190 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011141550 |
| SEARCH | DE10124624 |
| SEARCH | EP2520712 |
| SEARCH | WO2011141550 |
| SEARCH | WO2013120487 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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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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Claims
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Description
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