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The patent EP2287418 was granted to Vlinge Innovation on Oct 13, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2002 under application number EP10182599A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WINDMOLLER | May 23, 2018 | KBN | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE20002744U |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0665347 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0903451 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1045083 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1061201 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2117813 |
| DESCRIPTION | SE0100100L |
| DESCRIPTION | SE0100101L |
| DESCRIPTION | US6101778 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9426999 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9747834 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9824995 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9966151 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9966152 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19722339 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19735189 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19854475 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4107151 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0974713 |
| OPPOSITION | US4242390 |
| OPPOSITION | US5103614 |
| OPPOSITION | US5441786 |
| OPPOSITION | US5797237 |
| OPPOSITION | US6324809 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9426999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9747834 |
| SEARCH | DE10001248 |
| SEARCH | EP0665347 |
| SEARCH | JPH07180333 |
| SEARCH | US4242390 |
| SEARCH | WO9426999 |
| SEARCH | WO9747834 |
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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