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The patent EP3514838 was granted to Solaero on Sep 1, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 17, 2018 under application number EP18152179A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZUR SPACE SOLAR POWER | Jun 1, 2022 | KOCH MULLER PATENTANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009078309 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4667059 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8962993 |
| EXAMINATION | US2016380142 |
| SEARCH | EP3159942 |
| SEARCH | EP3159943 |
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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