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The patent EP1941942 was granted to Catalyst Technology on Jun 16, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 23, 2007 under application number EP07121455A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMTED | Mar 16, 2022 | NUNN | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2002001067 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004169643 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006322490 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH01318715 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002039550 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004168429 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4902487 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1985353 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1864713 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002039550 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9939809 |
| SEARCH | EP1864713 |
| SEARCH | US4912776 |
| SEARCH | WO2006021337 |
| SEARCH | WO2006109417 |
| SEARCH | WO2008064152 |
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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