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The patent EP2527296 was granted to Chemiewerk BAD Kstritz on Jul 7, 2021. The application was filed on May 22, 2012 under application number EP12168953A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKEMA FRANCE | Apr 7, 2022 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3521448 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0226195 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS62283812 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3119660 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3472617 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3773690 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4058586 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4818508 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5665325 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6350428 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102039150 |
| OPPOSITION | CN1358566 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3028785 |
| OPPOSITION | GB980891 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011104494 |
| OPPOSITION | US3119660 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9212928 |
| SEARCH | DE3028785 |
| SEARCH | US5098894 |
| SEARCH | WO2009109529 |
| SEARCH | WO9212928 |
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English translation of the claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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