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The patent EP2059339 was granted to Rhodia Operations on Nov 24, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 28, 2007 under application number EP07819969A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEO CHEMICALS & OXIDES EUROPE | Aug 24, 2022 | BIRD & BIRD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0700870 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2809637 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4621071 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5021192 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5376305 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5532198 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6294140 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0136331 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0194262 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03022430 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005012465 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005084796 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006169021 |
| OPPOSITION | US5064803 |
| OPPOSITION | US6255242 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008025753 |
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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