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The patent EP2573391 was granted to Moventas Gears on Nov 21, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 22, 2011 under application number EP11182316A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Aug 6, 2019 | GRUNECKER PATENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2652322 |
| EXAMINATION | US2011188988 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007029469 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2295796 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2317136 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003059310 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009045014 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010187043 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011188988 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010077282 |
| SEARCH | DE102007029469 |
| SEARCH | EP2184487 |
| SEARCH | US2003059310 |
| SEARCH | US2010130327 |
| SEARCH | US2010187043 |
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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