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The patent EP2343451 was granted to LM Glasfiber on Apr 4, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 8, 2009 under application number EP09172594A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS | Jan 3, 2019 | VESTAS PATENTS DEPARTMENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20080171530 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP20080171533 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0208600 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007045244 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007065434 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007118581 |
| OPPOSITION | DK9500009U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1112928 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1314885 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000120524 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0146582 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0208600 |
| SEARCH | DE102006017897 |
| SEARCH | EP1112928 |
| SEARCH | EP1845258 |
| SEARCH | US2003218102 |
| SEARCH | WO0208600 |
| SEARCH | WO2007065434 |
| SEARCH | WO2009083987 |
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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General enquiry
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Abstract
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