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The patent EP3450204 was granted to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber on Jul 26, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 27, 2018 under application number EP18190973A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL REIFEN DEUTSCHLAND | Apr 25, 2024 | PELSTER BEHRENDS PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4843120 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5047483 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5061765 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5137998 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5239009 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5272220 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5405927 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5620939 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5627237 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5654384 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5677402 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6103842 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6559240 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7342070 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8217103 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8569409 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007047943 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015210422 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102015218745 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3031620 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3103654 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3103655 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3301118 |
| SEARCH | EP3103655 |
| SEARCH | EP3301118 |
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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