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The patent EP3137448 was granted to Casale on Feb 23, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 16, 2015 under application number EP15719993A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROTECNICA CONTRACTORS AND ENGINEERS | Jul 17, 2019 | DE GREGORI | ADMISSIBLE |
| STAMICARBON | Jul 17, 2019 | VO | ADMISSIBLE |
| SAIPEM | Jul 15, 2019 | CERNUZZI | ADMISSIBLE |
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