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Systems And Methods For Tethering Subsea Blowout Preventers - EP3744944

The patent EP3744944 was granted to Trendsetter Vulcan Offshore on Dec 25, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 24, 2014 under application number EP20186475A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3744944

TRENDSETTER VULCAN OFFSHORE
Application Number
EP20186475A
Filing Date
Jun 24, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Nov 22, 2024
Publication Date
Dec 25, 2024
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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EQUINOR ENERGYSep 24, 2025DEHNSADMISSIBLE
SUBSEA TOOLING SERVICES UKSep 24, 2025MURGITROYDADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (24) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

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