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The patent EP2089466 was granted to Dupont Polymers on Jan 30, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2007 under application number EP07862596A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA | Oct 30, 2019 | VIOLA | ADMISSIBLE |
| SYENSQO SPECIALTY POLYMERS USA | Oct 30, 2019 | VIOLA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0376616 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1354915 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006122602 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0246620 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004168849 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1354915 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1939254 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1942147 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1972659 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2100919 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003082228 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004168849 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006045390 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0718186 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08259808 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006122602 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007046536 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007080754 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008068898 |
| OTHER | EP0376616 |
| OTHER | WO2006122602 |
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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