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The patent EP3023851 was granted to General Electric on Mar 28, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2015 under application number EP15193701A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASCHINENFABRIK REINHAUSEN | Dec 19, 2018 | REICHERT & LINDNER PARTNERSCHAFT PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US8484150 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002161558 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007286089 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012142355 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014078830 |
| SEARCH | US2002161558 |
| SEARCH | WO2012142355 |
| SEARCH | WO2014078830 |
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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