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The patent EP2627012 was granted to Cameron on Apr 24, 2019. The application was filed on May 30, 2007 under application number EP13002494A. 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 | Jan 20, 2020 | ILLINGWORTH LAW | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | GB2396086 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2417656 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003098799 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003102720 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003108351 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003153468 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004130215 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004149446 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004262008 |
| OPPOSITION | US5363094 |
| OPPOSITION | US5444184 |
| OPPOSITION | US6420976 |
| OPPOSITION | US7176589 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02098013 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008145160 |
| SEARCH | US2003108351 |
| SEARCH | US2004130215 |
| SEARCH | US2004151427 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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