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The patent EP3445953 was granted to MAN Energy Solutions on Apr 1, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2016 under application number EP16787365A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS ENERGY | Dec 18, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
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