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The patent EP3533816 was granted to Polytech on Jul 17, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 10, 2015 under application number EP19164579A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE WIND ENERGY | Apr 16, 2025 | 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 | EP0037987 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013045105 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004076852 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010122157 |
| OPPOSITION | DK172126B |
| OPPOSITION | EP2383305 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2551314 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2927482 |
| OPPOSITION | ES2333929 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004118978 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005169763 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010135817 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010266799 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011142678 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012007270 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012156049 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012163981 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013045105 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014186188 |
| OPPOSITION | US4202957 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0206370 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004076852 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004092241 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007048141 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008089163 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009023424 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013012699 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013019524 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013092211 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013137964 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013172823 |
| SEARCH | ES2333929 |
| SEARCH | US2012007270 |
| SEARCH | US2013045105 |
| SEARCH | US4202957 |
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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