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The patent EP3318749 was granted to Acciona Windpower on Sep 11, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 4, 2016 under application number EP16382508A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSIGHT ANALYTICS SOLUTIONS | Jan 8, 2021 | BARKER BRETTELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007003866 |
| EXAMINATION | DE102004025682 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3344884 |
| SEARCH | EP2045464 |
| SEARCH | EP2985458 |
| SEARCH | US2011014047 |
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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