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The patent EP3378679 was granted to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber on Jul 28, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2018 under application number EP18163108A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGESTONE EUROPE NVSA | Apr 28, 2022 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG PARTNERSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US9873293 |
| EXAMINATION | DE10058099 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10058099 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2813378 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2837510 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2927065 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2982521 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013113724 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006156790 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015057877 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017113494 |
| SEARCH | EP2813378 |
| SEARCH | EP2837510 |
| SEARCH | EP2927065 |
| SEARCH | US2015057877 |
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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