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The patent EP3814612 was granted to UOP on Apr 19, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 26, 2019 under application number EP19826779A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAIR LIQUIDE | Jan 16, 2024 | STANG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1003517 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4428203 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015128049 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2444599 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2458220 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012210874 |
| OPPOSITION | US2293314 |
| OPPOSITION | US7487955 |
| OPPOSITION | US7757493 |
| SEARCH | US2007245736 |
| SEARCH | US2011011088 |
| SEARCH | US7487955 |
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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