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The patent EP3088764 was granted to Nisshinbo Brake on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 2, 2014 under application number EP14873654A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRI VERBAND DER REIBBELAGINDUSTRIE EV | Oct 25, 2022 | IPSILON BENELUX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2007326999 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009155439 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010331447 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007287768 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013054857 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004346179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007326999 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2009132816 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012255054 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012518044 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013067753 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013076058 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1482204 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20100127968 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007287768 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012066968 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013048627 |
| SEARCH | KR20100127968 |
| SEARCH | US2004242432 |
| SEARCH | US2013228403 |
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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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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International publication pamphlet
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