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Systems And Methods For Tethering Subsea Blowout Preventers - EP3312379

The patent EP3312379 was granted to Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore on Nov 20, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 24, 2014 under application number EP17201707A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3312379

TRENDSETTER VULCAN OFFSHORE
Application Number
EP17201707A
Filing Date
Jun 24, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Oct 18, 2024
Grant Date
Nov 20, 2024
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SUBSEADESIGNAug 19, 2025AWA NORWAYADMISSIBLE
EQUINOR ENERGYAug 15, 2025DEHNSADMISSIBLE

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