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The patent EP2303778 was granted to Advansix Resins & Chemicals on Feb 19, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 9, 2009 under application number EP09798582A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THYSSENKRUPP INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS | Jan 31, 2019 | GULDE & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1923376 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6689181 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7175684 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002095966 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004156775 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007199357 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6344066 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1595860 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1923376 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1005166 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1259778 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002095966 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004156775 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007199357 |
| OPPOSITION | US3635691 |
| OPPOSITION | US6344066 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010008987 |
| SEARCH | EP1595860 |
| SEARCH | EP1923376 |
| SEARCH | GB1259778 |
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