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The patent EP3123697 was granted to Wabco on Jul 15, 2020. The application was filed on Feb 27, 2015 under application number EP15709837A. 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 | Apr 15, 2021 | MOORE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013124730 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102011004959 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012012565 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013124730 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2284458 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2395241 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2499460 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2505949 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013124730 |
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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English translation of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Examination started
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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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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Priority search results
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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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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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