The patent EP2154231 was granted to Idemitsu Kosan on Feb 21, 2018. The application was originally filed on Mar 24, 2008 under application number EP08738771A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003252887 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004002866 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP3022438B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005090532 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006065958 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0663436 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1736529 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002058593 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004242434 |
| SEARCH | EP1439217 |
| SEARCH | EP1736529 |
| SEARCH | JP2002275488 |
| SEARCH | WO9964543 |
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