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The patent EP3618216 was granted to Beijing Goldwind Science & Creation Windpower Equipment on Aug 31, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2018 under application number EP18913775A. 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 | May 30, 2023 | DE ROOIJ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CN105449701 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2270332 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011118884 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012139247 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015137519 |
| SEARCH | CN104767205 |
| SEARCH | CN105449701 |
| SEARCH | CN106953363 |
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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European search opinion
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