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The patent EP2164940 was granted to Diversey on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on May 23, 2008 under application number EP08756167A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECOLAB USA | Apr 24, 2019 | GODEMEYER BLUM LENZE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB WERKPATENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005068327 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2007099811 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003119706 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006119162 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9923194 |
| EXAMINATION | US2003119706 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007099811 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007169473 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03070868 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005068327 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007099811 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007169473 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003119706 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004106534 |
| OPPOSITION | US6333299 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004061069 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006119162 |
| SEARCH | JP2007099811 |
| SEARCH | US6333299 |
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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