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The patent EP2484439 was granted to Nippon Shokubai on Dec 14, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2010 under application number EP10820587A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STOCKHAUSEN SUPERABSORBER | Sep 13, 2023 | AERA | ADMISSIBLE |
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