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The patent EP3241907 was granted to Beta Renewables on Dec 26, 2018. The application was filed on May 3, 2016 under application number EP16425038A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM KYMMENE | Sep 26, 2019 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| VO | Sep 26, 2019 | VO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2516833 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4427453 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009108773 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010113129 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015028156 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104212531 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008057555 |
| OPPOSITION | US4136207 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0160752 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009108773 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013063478 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014047097 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014122163 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016066752 |
| SEARCH | EP0035679 |
| SEARCH | US2009221814 |
| SEARCH | US2516833 |
| SEARCH | WO2009108773 |
| SEARCH | WO2010113129 |
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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