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The patent EP2546307 was granted to Kaneka on Mar 14, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2005 under application number EP12183135A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENKEL | Dec 14, 2018 | VIERING | ADMISSIBLE |
| WACKER CHEMIE | Dec 11, 2018 | MIESKES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| OPPOSITION | DE19849817 |
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