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The patent EP3004651 was granted to Ingersoll Rand on Jan 5, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2014 under application number EP14727135A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATLAS COPCO | Oct 5, 2022 | ANDREJEWSKI HONKE PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN202402326U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS5761817 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005047690 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011176907 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3993370 |
| OPPOSITION | CS211641 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007309101 |
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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