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The patent EP2484708 was granted to Hempel on Sep 27, 2017. The application was filed on May 22, 2009 under application number EP12166282A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKZO NOBEL | Jun 26, 2018 | AKZO NOBEL DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5126170 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008125610 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3531370 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0846710 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1788048 |
| OPPOSITION | US4279962 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006119770 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006131359 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007054304 |
| SEARCH | EP0257513 |
| SEARCH | US5126170 |
| SEARCH | US5987727 |
| SEARCH | WO2006119770 |
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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