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The patent EP3587802 was granted to Beijing Goldwind Science & Creation Windpower Equipment on Jun 22, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2018 under application number EP18893345A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENERCON | Mar 22, 2023 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
| VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS | Mar 22, 2023 | SAMSON & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2216549 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2599996 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005036749 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013154263 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013044925 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016082838 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017000956 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017054822 |
| SEARCH | EP2216549 |
| SEARCH | EP2599996 |
| SEARCH | US2013154263 |
| SEARCH | WO2017000956 |
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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