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The patent EP4008012 was granted to RWE Nuclear on Nov 30, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 15, 2020 under application number EP20742693A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE | Aug 30, 2023 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
| PREUSSENELEKTRA | Aug 30, 2023 | BALS & VOGEL PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE2638174 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2833367 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE2638174 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2833367 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014110024 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2638174 |
| OPPOSITION | DE2638175 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2833367 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007147606 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2010203878 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012087522 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2019027989 |
| OPPOSITION | KR101450205B |
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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