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The patent EP2942214 was granted to Alstom on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on Apr 9, 2015 under application number EP15163033A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUBNER | Mar 18, 2024 | WALTHER BAYER FABER PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19821083 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3804323 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2404748 |
| EXAMINATION | DE10204703 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102006058470 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10204703 |
| OPPOSITION | DE202013000165U |
| OPPOSITION | EP2159084 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2353894 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2404748 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2740618 |
| SEARCH | DE202013000165U |
| SEARCH | EP2159084 |
| SEARCH | US903893 |
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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