The patent EP2938708 was granted to Exxonmobil Research And Engineering on Feb 21, 2018. The application was originally filed on Dec 27, 2013 under application number EP13870409A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Information regarding early processing
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Published international application - A2
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Abstract
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Annex
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