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The patent EP3240961 was granted to Wabco Europe Bvba on Apr 17, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 3, 2015 under application number EP15804320A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

EP3240961

WABCO EUROPE BVBA

Application Number: EP15804320A
Filing Date: Dec 3, 2015
Status: Patent Maintained As Amended; Mar 15, 2024
Publication Date: Apr 17, 2024
External Links: Slate, Register, Google Patents

Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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	Nov 19, 2019	IPSILON BENELUX	ADMISSIBLE
KNORR BREMSE SYSTEME FUR NUTZFAHRZEUGE	Nov 6, 2019	SPECHT	ADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (10) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation Phase	Publication Number
DESCRIPTION	EP0248385
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	DE102012006092
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP0248385
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT	EP1441141
OPPOSITION	DE102007049979
OPPOSITION	EP0248385
OPPOSITION	EP1672239
OPPOSITION	EP2050980
OPPOSITION	WO2014041157
OPPOSITION	WO2015136045

Dossier Documents

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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Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 21, 2024
Decision to maintain the European patent in amended form
OPPO
Mar 12, 2024
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Mar 12, 2024
English translation of the claims
OPPO
Mar 12, 2024
French translation of claims
OPPO
Mar 12, 2024
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Jan 2, 2024
Communication to opponent concerning maintenance
OPPO
Dec 19, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Dec 4, 2023
Maintenance of the patent with the documents specified in the final decision
OPPO
Dec 4, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
Dec 4, 2023
Refund of fees
Appeal
Nov 30, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 30, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 30, 2023
F3324 Closure of the appeal proceedings: withdrawal of the appeal/ application/ opposition
Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3013 Oral Proceedings: Forwarding minutes
Appeal
Nov 29, 2023
F3317 Oral Proceedings: Minutes (Appellant: Proprietor + Opponent)
Appeal
Nov 22, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
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Nov 22, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Nov 22, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Nov 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 6, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Nov 3, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 31, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 30, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 25, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Appeal
Oct 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 23, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
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Oct 18, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
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Oct 18, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
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Oct 18, 2023
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Letter dealing with oral proceedings during the appeal procedure
Appeal
Oct 18, 2023
Main request during appeals procedure
Appeal
Oct 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Oct 2, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Sep 19, 2023
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Appeal
Sep 6, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 6, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 6, 2023
F3305 Communication of the Board of Appeal (ex parte/ inter partes)
Appeal
Jul 19, 2023
Communication regarding the examination of the appeal
Appeal
Jul 19, 2023
Communication regarding the examination of the appeal
Appeal
Jul 19, 2023
Communication regarding the examination of the appeal
Appeal
Jul 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 18, 2023
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jul 12, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 12, 2023
General enquiry
Appeal
Jul 12, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 27, 2023
Advice of delivery
Appeal
Feb 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 24, 2023
F3011.1 Oral Proceedings: summons
Appeal
Feb 21, 2023
F3010 Oral proceedings: order for summons
Appeal
Feb 11, 2023
F3303.16 Change of composition of the Board (T)
Appeal
Mar 7, 2022
Composition of the board (T)
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 17, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Feb 11, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Feb 11, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Feb 11, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jan 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 28, 2022
F3345 Forwarding of submissions to parties
Appeal
Jan 21, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Jan 18, 2022
Reply to appeal
Appeal
Oct 1, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Oct 1, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Oct 1, 2021
F3344 Setting time limit for reply/ file observations to appeal (inter partes)
Appeal
Sep 30, 2021
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Sep 29, 2021
Non-scannable object
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 01
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 02
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 03
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Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 04
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Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 05
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Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 06
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Auxiliary request during appeals procedure - 07
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Claims
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Sep 28, 2021
Statement of grounds of appeal
Appeal
Aug 2, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 2, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Aug 2, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 28, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 28, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 28, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
Jul 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 20, 2021
F3204 Communication of the file number to the parties
Appeal
Jul 14, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Appeal
Jul 14, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Appeal
Jul 14, 2021
Notice of appeal
Appeal
May 25, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 19, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Advice of delivery
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Druckexemplar in opposition procedure
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Interlocutory decision in opposition proceedings
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May 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Internal form - Opposition/addressees
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May 18, 2021
Means of redress
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May 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
May 18, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
OPPO
Apr 26, 2021
Communication of the registration of a transfer or change of name and/or address
Search/Exam
Feb 11, 2021
Information about the result of oral proceedings
OPPO
Feb 8, 2021
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
OPPO
Feb 2, 2021
General authorisation
OPPO
Feb 2, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Feb 1, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 1, 2021
General authorisation
OPPO
Feb 1, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 1, 2021
Oral proceedings: reply to date proposed
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 27, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 25, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 22, 2021
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Jan 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 30, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 30, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
OPPO
Dec 30, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 30, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 22, 2020
Invitation to file an authorisation
OPPO
Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 16, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 15, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
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Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
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Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 11, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Dec 10, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 4, 2020
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
OPPO
Dec 2, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 17, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 15, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 11, 2020
Advice of delivery
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Jun 9, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Mar 2, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Main request during Opposition procedure
OPPO
Feb 26, 2020
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
OPPO
Dec 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
OPPO
Dec 2, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Dec 2, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
OPPO
Nov 22, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 19, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 11, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Nov 6, 2019
Notice of opposition
OPPO
Mar 4, 2019
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Search/Exam
Jan 24, 2019
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Dec 5, 2018
Communication regarding the forthcoming grant
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2018
English translation of the claims
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2018
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
Nov 26, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Sep 12, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Search/Exam
Jul 30, 2018
Examination started
Search/Exam
Oct 11, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Search/Exam
Sep 1, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2017
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Aug 17, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Aug 8, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jul 18, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary report on patentability
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2017
Information regarding early processing
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2017
Priority search results
Search/Exam
Feb 14, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Search/Exam
Jul 26, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Search/Exam
Jul 7, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 7, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Search/Exam
Jul 7, 2016
Published international application - A1
Search/Exam
Mar 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
PCTISA
Mar 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
PCTISA
Mar 10, 2016
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
PCTISA
Dec 11, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Abstract
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Claims
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Description
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Drawings
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
PCTRO
Dec 3, 2015
Request for grant of an International application
PCTRO