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The patent EP2045304 was granted to Exxonmobil Chemical Patents on Oct 11, 2017. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2000 under application number EP09151336A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS DEUTSCHLAND | Jul 11, 2018 | JACOBI | WITHDRAWN |
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