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The patent EP2160845 was granted to Cameron on Oct 3, 2018. The application was filed on May 30, 2007 under application number EP07725682A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GE OIL & GAS UK | Jul 3, 2019 | ILLINGWORTH LAW | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2003098799 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02098013 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003098799 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02098013 |
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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