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The patent EP2039994 was granted to General Electric on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2008 under application number EP08164195A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILFINGER ENGINEERING | Apr 25, 2019 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP2039994 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003143128 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004139894 |
| OPPOSITION | US6973883 |
| SEARCH | US2003143128 |
| SEARCH | US2004139894 |
| SEARCH | US6973883 |
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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