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The patent EP3320571 was granted to HEE Solar on Sep 2, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2016 under application number EP16824904A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | May 31, 2021 | THE ASSET PARTNERSHIP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP3252839 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2015119102 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013171518 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016151535 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2898553 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008044328 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015129034 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015136232 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014045021 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015080990 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014045021 |
| SEARCH | EP3252839 |
| SEARCH | JP2015119102 |
| SEARCH | WO2013171518 |
| SEARCH | WO2016151535 |
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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