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The patent EP3163070 was granted to Nordex Energy on Dec 14, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 30, 2015 under application number EP15192410A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHLEIFRING | Sep 17, 2019 | LOHR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10031005 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008028017 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2419629 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2843778 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8384235 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014005588 |
| SEARCH | EP2336996 |
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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