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The patent EP2176325 was granted to Evonik Degussa on Dec 8, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 24, 2008 under application number EP08802558A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIPPON SHOKUBAI | Sep 8, 2022 | HENKEL & PARTNER MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1510562 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5045322 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0130748 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010052182 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0811391 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1108745 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1510562 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2093351 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003206381 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH07228790 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH11116829 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004037903 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005092956 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006014031 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007121941 |
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