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The patent EP1742889 was granted to PPG Industries Ohio on May 22, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 19, 2005 under application number EP05749344A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT GOBAIN | Sep 25, 2019 | SAINT GOBAIN RECHERCHE | ADMISSIBLE |
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