The patent EP3502293 was granted to Saipem on May 13, 2020. The application was originally filed on Dec 22, 2017 under application number EP17210463A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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