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The patent EP3560907 was granted to Thyssenkrupp on Jan 6, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 23, 2018 under application number EP18168762A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAMICARBON | Oct 6, 2021 | VO | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3116778 |
| DESCRIPTION | NL2009295C |
| DESCRIPTION | US2016184758 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4219589 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4330319 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4701353 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005032696 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010060535 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013165245 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014094987 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015072854 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016099267 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013165245 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015002535 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017196167 |
| SEARCH | US2017320816 |
| SEARCH | WO2015002535 |
| SEARCH | WO2015072854 |
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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