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The patent EP3018093 was granted to Praxair Technology on Nov 15, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 31, 2015 under application number EP15183111A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEEPKBB | Dec 11, 2020 | RITTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| LAIR LIQUIDE | Dec 10, 2020 | AIR LIQUIDE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2013021349 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014161533 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7078011 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8425149 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8690476 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8757926 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3422240 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005220704 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009028644 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013213479 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013315669 |
| OPPOSITION | US2961841 |
| OPPOSITION | US4121429 |
| SEARCH | US2005220704 |
| SEARCH | US2013213479 |
| SEARCH | US2013315669 |
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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