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The patent EP2546225 was granted to Honeywell on Dec 20, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 3, 2007 under application number EP12178209A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINO RESOURCE IMP & EXP | Jan 16, 2019 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE |
| ZHEJIANG HUANXIN FLUORO MATERIAL | Jan 16, 2019 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE |
| ARKEMA FRANCE | Sep 20, 2018 | ARKEMA PATENT | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2931840 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4900874 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5162594 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2121548 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2748473 |
| OPPOSITION | US7803283 |
| OPPOSITION | US8034251 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005012212 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008075017 |
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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