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The patent EP3009908 was granted to Metrona Union on Mar 22, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 13, 2014 under application number EP14188679A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TECHEM ENERGY SERVICES | Dec 22, 2017 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102008054301 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103398417 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104048354 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008003866 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008054301 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102011002411 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10306465 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4122848 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2151676 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2157417 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2327971 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2466220 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010211222 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012054124 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03060448 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010129913 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012037906 |
| SEARCH | EP2151676 |
| SEARCH | EP2157417 |
| SEARCH | EP2327971 |
| SEARCH | US2010211222 |
| SEARCH | US2012054124 |
| SEARCH | WO2010129913 |
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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