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The patent EP3041718 was granted to Wabco on Nov 25, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 14, 2014 under application number EP14733994A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE | Aug 25, 2021 | JENSEN & SON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | GB2497131 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH09144587 |
| EXAMINATION | US2003214185 |
| EXAMINATION | US2011006591 |
| EXAMINATION | US4926683 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2497131 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011006591 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4926683 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2756470 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2497131 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS6050013 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004150173 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007185623 |
| OPPOSITION | US5938295 |
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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Refund of fees
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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Payment of fees and costs
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information on entry into European phase
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Dec 23, 2015
Priority search results
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Claims
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