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The patent EP3014052 was granted to BP North America on Dec 13, 2017. The application was filed on Jun 24, 2014 under application number EP14739328A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONGSBERG MARITIME | Sep 13, 2018 | ACAPO ONSAGERS | ADMISSIBLE |
| KONGSBERG MARITIME | Sep 13, 2018 | ONSAGERS | ADMISSIBLE |
| EQUINOR ENERGY | Sep 12, 2018 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006042800 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3017934 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3307624 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4818146 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003151037 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008245285 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010294505 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013105171 |
| OPPOSITION | US3017934 |
| OPPOSITION | US3424242 |
| OPPOSITION | US4461460 |
| OPPOSITION | US7392757 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03100207 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011074986 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012038729 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012131595 |
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