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The patent EP3136351 was granted to Continental Automotive on Oct 11, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 26, 2015 under application number EP15465532A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOLL COLLECT | Jul 8, 2024 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2004162673 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102005010888 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009042470 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1909231 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2424149 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2448743 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004162673 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011112717 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0231793 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006072225 |
| SEARCH | GB2448743 |
| SEARCH | GB2510174 |
| SEARCH | US2015088618 |
| SEARCH | US5717389 |
| SEARCH | WO9704421 |
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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Jul 18, 2023
Filing of the translations of the claims
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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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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Submission concerning representation
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Oct 12, 2015
Aug 26, 2015
Abstract
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Claims
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Aug 26, 2015
Description
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Aug 26, 2015
Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Aug 26, 2015
Request for grant of a European patent
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