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The patent EP2185816 was granted to MHI Vestas Offshore Wind on Nov 3, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 27, 2008 under application number EP08784470A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAMBOLL DANMARK | Oct 31, 2018 | HOIBERG PS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1867790 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2437533 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005005752 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006185279 |
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