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The patent EP3720920 was granted to Baker Hughes on Jan 24, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 7, 2018 under application number EP18830100A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARIANT PRODUKTE DEUTSCHLAND | Oct 22, 2024 | CLARIANT PRODUKTE DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US9360425 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN107177353 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN1629257 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014045732 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015111799 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013096218 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0606055 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0857776 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1666570 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004232042 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013310492 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017284605 |
| OPPOSITION | US2234548 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0179397 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008083724 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9961562 |
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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