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The patent EP2586887 was granted to Alstom Technology on Aug 26, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 25, 2012 under application number EP12190038A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS ENERGY | Apr 22, 2021 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1992709 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10039143 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19649865 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1022078 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1992709 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2289651 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011135489 |
| OPPOSITION | US4707192 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02092264 |
| SEARCH | US3765958 |
| SEARCH | US4795507 |
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 accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Examination started
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Claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Letter concerning the priority
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Priority document
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Abstract
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