Vehicle Washing Installation And Method For The Operation Thereof

Patent No. EP3186115 (titled "Vehicle Washing Installation And Method For The Operation Thereof") was filed by Washtec Holding on Aug 14, 2015. The application was issued on Oct 24, 2018.

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
ALFRED KARCHER	Jul 24, 2019	DTS PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB
OTTO CHRIST	Jul 24, 2019	ERNICKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTMBB

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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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Apr 11, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 11, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (opponent)
Apr 11, 2023
Communication to the parties concerning the termination of the opposition proceedings (proprietor)
Apr 4, 2023
Termination of the opposition proceedings with revocation of patent
Mar 21, 2023
Annex to the communication - opposition
Mar 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 21, 2023
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Mar 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 9, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 2, 2023
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 2, 2023
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 2, 2023
Request for correction
Feb 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 3, 2023
Communication of amended entries
Jan 16, 2023
Refund of fees
Dec 27, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 27, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 23, 2022
Advice of delivery
Dec 23, 2022
Annex to the communication - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Decision of the Opposition Division and instruction
Dec 23, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 23, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 23, 2022
Decision revoking the European patent
Dec 23, 2022
Grounds for the decision (Annex) - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Means of redress
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - conclusion of the proceedings
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the oral proceedings (Opposition Division) - introduction of the parties
Dec 23, 2022
Minutes of the taking of evidence
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Provision of a copy of the minutes - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 23, 2022
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Dec 7, 2022
Request concerning representative opponent
Nov 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 20, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 19, 2022
Information about the result of oral proceedings
Oct 14, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 14, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 14, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 13, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 10, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 7, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Oct 5, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 5, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 5, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Oct 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 24, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 19, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 19, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 18, 2022
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Aug 18, 2022
Consolidated list of cited opposition documents
Aug 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 18, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 11, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 10, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 10, 2022
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Aug 10, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 10, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 4, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Aug 4, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Aug 4, 2022
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 1, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jul 26, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 26, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jul 26, 2022
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2022
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 28, 2022
Communication of amended entries
Jan 18, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 18, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Jan 7, 2022
Annexes in respect of a client data request
Jan 7, 2022
Request for change of opponent's representative
Dec 6, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 6, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 6, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 16, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Nov 11, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 10, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 9, 2021
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 8, 2021
Advice of delivery
Nov 8, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Information concerning oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 8, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2021
Scanned annex to a communication - opposition procedure
Nov 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Nov 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
Nov 8, 2021
Transmittal of decision / summons - opposition
May 19, 2021
Communication of amended entries
May 10, 2021
Request concerning representative opponent
Apr 30, 2021
Enlargement of the examining/opposition division
Apr 21, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Apr 21, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Apr 21, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Apr 1, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 31, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Mar 23, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 04
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 05
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 06
Mar 23, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 07
Mar 23, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Mar 23, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 15, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Feb 9, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 8, 2021
Notification concerning the date of oral proceedings
Feb 5, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 5, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Feb 5, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 5, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure
Feb 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 01
Feb 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 02
Feb 4, 2021
Auxiliary request during Opposition procedure - 03
Feb 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 033
Feb 4, 2021
Citation in opposition procedure - 034
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 4, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
Feb 3, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 3, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Feb 3, 2021
Written submission in preparation to/during oral proceedings
May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
May 6, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2020
Advice of delivery
Apr 30, 2020
Request for interpreters during oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2020
Acknowledgement of a document
Apr 28, 2020
Annex to the communication - opposition
Apr 28, 2020
Information concerning oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Apr 28, 2020
Summons to attend oral proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 14, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 13, 2020
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Jan 9, 2020
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jan 9, 2020
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Dec 30, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 30, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Dec 30, 2019
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 30, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Main request during Opposition procedure
Dec 30, 2019
Reply of the patent proprietor to the notice(s) of opposition
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Sep 4, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 29, 2019
Authorisation
Aug 29, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Aug 23, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition and request to file observations
Aug 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 23, 2019
Notice of further oppositions to opponent(s)
Aug 21, 2019
Brief communication - Opposition proceedings
Aug 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Aug 2, 2019
Communication of a notice of opposition - first information to patent proprietor
Jul 30, 2019
Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit)
Jul 30, 2019
Non-scannable object
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2019
(Electronic) Receipt
Jul 24, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 24, 2019
Any annexes (other than citation) to an opposition letter
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 001
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 002
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 003
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 004
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 005
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 006
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 007
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 008
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 009
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 010
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 011
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 012
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 013
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 014
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 015
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 016
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 017
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 018
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 019
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 020
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 021
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 022
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Citation in opposition procedure - 023
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Citation in opposition procedure - 024
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 025
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 026
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 027
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 028
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 029
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 030
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 031
Jul 24, 2019
Citation in opposition procedure - 032
Jul 24, 2019
International publication (Pamphlet)
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 24, 2019
Notice of opposition
Jul 24, 2019
Patent document cited during the opposition procedure
Jul 24, 2019
Priority document
Nov 5, 2018
Transmission of the certificate for a European patent pursuant to Rule 74 EPC
Sep 27, 2018
Decision to grant a European patent
Sep 17, 2018
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 17, 2018
English translation of the claims
Sep 17, 2018
Filing of the translations of the claims
Sep 17, 2018
French translation of claims
Sep 17, 2018
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
May 11, 2018
Bibliographic data of the European patent application
May 11, 2018
Communication about intention to grant a European patent
May 11, 2018
Intention to grant (signatures)
May 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
May 11, 2018
Text intended for grant (version for approval)
Mar 12, 2018
Examination started
Jan 15, 2018
Acknowledgement of receipt of third party observations
Jan 15, 2018
Transmittal of third party observations to applicant
Dec 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Dec 22, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Dec 22, 2017
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Dec 22, 2017
Observations by third parties
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Dec 22, 2017
Patent document filed by a Third party
Nov 28, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 28, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Nov 28, 2017
Priority search results
Nov 28, 2017
Reply to invitation to file a copy of priority search results
Nov 21, 2017
Invitation to file a copy of search results(priority)
Oct 2, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Oct 2, 2017
Amended claims filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 2, 2017
Amended claims with annotations
Oct 2, 2017
Amended description filed after receipt of (European) search report
Oct 2, 2017
Amended description with annotations
Oct 2, 2017
Amendments received before examination
Oct 2, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Oct 2, 2017
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Oct 2, 2017
Letter filed before dispatch of the 1st communication from the Examining Division(examination procedure)
Jun 14, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Jun 8, 2017
Notification on forthcoming publication of bibliographic data
Jun 6, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 6, 2017
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Jun 6, 2017
Letter concerning the inventor
May 12, 2017
Invitation to indicate correct address of inventor
Apr 28, 2017
Letter which had not been notified
Apr 4, 2017
Communication regarding comments on written opinion/amendment of application/payment of claims fee
Mar 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Mar 31, 2017
Communication to designated inventor
Feb 22, 2017
(Electronic) Receipt
Feb 22, 2017
Request for entry into the European phase
Feb 3, 2017
Copy of the international preliminary examination report
Jan 9, 2017
Information on entry into European phase
Dec 7, 2016
Annex to International preliminary examination report
Dec 7, 2016
International preliminary examination report
Dec 7, 2016
International preliminary examination report - free text sheet
Dec 7, 2016
International preliminary examination report - points I-VIII
Dec 7, 2016
Transmittal of International Preliminary Examination Report
Dec 1, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 1, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Dec 1, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Nov 18, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Nov 18, 2016
Annex
Nov 18, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Nov 18, 2016
Reply to communication PCT/IPEA/408
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion - free text sheet
Oct 18, 2016
Written opinion - points I-VIII
Sep 15, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Sep 15, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Sep 15, 2016
Submission concerning representation
Aug 19, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 19, 2016
Letter regarding PCTII procedure
Aug 19, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 19, 2016
PCT(IPEA): Amended sheet - claims
Aug 19, 2016
Reply to International Search Opinion
Aug 18, 2016
Invitation to correct defects in demand
Aug 9, 2016
Notification of defects in the demand
Jul 12, 2016
Notification of election of EPO
Jun 29, 2016
Communication of amended entries concerning the representative
Jun 24, 2016
Grant of extension of time limit
Jun 24, 2016
Notification of receipt of demand
Jun 20, 2016
(Electronic) Receipt
Jun 20, 2016
PCT demand form
Jun 20, 2016
Payment of fees and costs
Jun 20, 2016
Request for extension of time limit
Jun 14, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 14, 2016
Notification of the recording of a change
Jun 10, 2016
Submission concerning change of applicant's representative
Mar 22, 2016
Priority document (electronically transmitted)
Mar 3, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Mar 3, 2016
Copy of the international search report
Mar 3, 2016
Published international application - A1
Oct 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, boxes No. I to VIII
Oct 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, cover sheet
Oct 16, 2015
Written opinion of the ISA, supplemental box
Sep 16, 2015
Incoming letter related to PCT RO
Aug 26, 2015
Notification of the international application number and of the international filing date
Aug 14, 2015
(Electronic) Receipt
Aug 14, 2015
Abstract
Aug 14, 2015
Claims
Aug 14, 2015
Description
Aug 14, 2015
Document concerning fees and payments
Aug 14, 2015
Drawings
Aug 14, 2015
Electronic request for grant of an International application

EP3186115

WASHTEC HOLDING

Application Number: EP15750070A
Filing Date: Aug 14, 2015
Status: Revoked; Apr 7, 2023
Publication Date: Oct 24, 2018
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Vehicle Washing Installation And Method For The Operation Thereof

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EP3186115