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The patent EP2055762 was granted to Chevron Oronite on Apr 28, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 26, 2008 under application number EP08251088A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFTON CHEMICAL | Jan 26, 2022 | J A KEMP | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0147240 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0482253 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0557561 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0613938 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB960493 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9842808 |
| EXAMINATION | EP2141220 |
| OTHER | EP1167497 |
| OTHER | EP2055761 |
| OTHER | EP2154231 |
| OTHER | WO03080771 |
| OTHER | WO2007028947 |
| SEARCH | EP1167497 |
| SEARCH | WO2009013275 |
| SEARCH | WO2009050984 |
| SEARCH | WO2009054322 |
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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