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The patent EP3124132 was granted to Transform Automotive on Sep 25, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 21, 2016 under application number EP16000140A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PTW POWERTRAIN TOOLS WEINGARTEN | Jun 25, 2020 | OTTEN | ADMISSIBLE |
| PTW POWERTRAIN TOOLS WEINGARTEN | Jun 25, 2020 | RAVENSPAT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010053547 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012213119 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013006150 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013006216 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102013216747 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014211633 |
| SEARCH | DE102006007501 |
| SEARCH | DE102006025034 |
| SEARCH | DE102008017608 |
| SEARCH | DE102013006216 |
| SEARCH | DE102013221391 |
| SEARCH | DE19531907 |
| SEARCH | DE2549230 |
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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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Information on Search Strategy
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Partial European search report
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Modified abstract
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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