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The patent EP2067940 was granted to Alstom Technology on Feb 15, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 19, 2008 under application number EP08162627A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSALDO ENERGIA SWITZERLAND | Jul 1, 2020 | BERNOTTI | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE19636107 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0519304 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0773349 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1219801 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006080964 |
| OPPOSITION | US5493854 |
| OPPOSITION | US5797259 |
| OPPOSITION | US6560966 |
| SEARCH | DE10032625 |
| SEARCH | DE19832294 |
| SEARCH | EP1219801 |
| SEARCH | EP1262638 |
| SEARCH | EP1808588 |
| SEARCH | US2005044859 |
| SEARCH | US4362013 |
| SEARCH | US5267434 |
| SEARCH | WO9957421 |
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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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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