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The patent EP3011599 was granted to First Solar on Aug 7, 2024. The application was filed on Jun 20, 2014 under application number EP14813176A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILSON GUNN | May 1, 2025 | WILSON GUNN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2013074912 |
| EXAMINATION | CN101615638B |
| EXAMINATION | US2009235986 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009014055 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011100447 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012192948 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013074912 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013081670 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013087190 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013087744 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011044382 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2482329 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013074912 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013104985 |
| OPPOSITION | US3496024 |
| OPPOSITION | US4710589 |
| OPPOSITION | US5909632 |
| OPPOSITION | US6852614 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009045293 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011044382 |
| SEARCH | US4568792 |
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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