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The patent EP2970058 was granted to Honeywell on Dec 13, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 12, 2014 under application number EP14767769A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICHEM FLUOR DE CV | Sep 11, 2024 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007197842 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009240090 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012293937 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5155082 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8058486 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8084653 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009240090 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010193347 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011172470 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011270001 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5233107 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7084315 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8252964 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0370688 |
| OPPOSITION | US8263817 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008001844 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011045559 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012067980 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013106046 |
| SEARCH | US2012203037 |
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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Published international application - A1
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