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The patent EP3517771 was granted to GE Renewable on Sep 28, 2022. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2018 under application number EP18305055A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDRITZ | Jun 27, 2023 | WIRNSBERGER & LERCHBAUM PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JPS538445U |
| OPPOSITION | CN204003234U |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012202602 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012214246 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002310053 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS538445U |
| OPPOSITION | SE505375 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015076120 |
| OPPOSITION | US3797965 |
| SEARCH | FR2049789 |
| SEARCH | JP2002310053 |
| SEARCH | JPS5370241 |
| SEARCH | JPS538445U |
| SEARCH | JPS55123374 |
| SEARCH | US2012308397 |
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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