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The patent EP3156117 was granted to The Babcock & Wilcox on Jan 23, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2011 under application number EP16187128A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLETCHER | Oct 23, 2019 | ABEL & IMRAY | - |
| ORSTED BIOENERGY & THERMAL POWER | Oct 22, 2019 | AWA DENMARK | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008107579 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5540897 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5567394 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5585081 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2243540 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003226312 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007140940 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009081092 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0151181 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010051018 |
| SEARCH | CN101422728 |
| SEARCH | EP0256529 |
| SEARCH | EP1923135 |
| SEARCH | EP2216597 |
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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