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The patent EP3473849 was granted to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries on Apr 27, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 16, 2018 under application number EP18157184A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LM WIND POWER | Jan 27, 2023 | COPA COPENHAGEN PATENTS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2484898 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3211220 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3282120 |
| EXAMINATION | US2017248117 |
| OPPOSITION | CN201771673U |
| OPPOSITION | EP3168458 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3211220 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3282120 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010143144 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015322791 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016177914 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017248117 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006122547 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008113349 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013014015 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013014082 |
| SEARCH | CN201771673U |
| SEARCH | EP1886016 |
| SEARCH | EP3168458 |
| SEARCH | US2010143144 |
| SEARCH | US2015322791 |
| SEARCH | US2016177914 |
| SEARCH | WO2008113349 |
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