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The patent EP3696401 was granted to Beijing Goldwind Science & Creation Windpower Equipment on Jul 6, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 13, 2018 under application number EP18903654A. 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 | Apr 5, 2023 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN103186818 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008086281 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017000955 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014288855 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015003983 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011095519 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017000963 |
| SEARCH | US2014288855 |
| SEARCH | US2015003983 |
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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Supplementary European search report
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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