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The patent EP2745007 was granted to Senvion on Oct 5, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 13, 2012 under application number EP12758399A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERCON | Dec 12, 2019 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0847496 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102004056254 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1944509 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2028368 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010115951 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004056254 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102004057320 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007036447 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2028368 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2673503 |
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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