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The patent EP2576738 was granted to The Lubrizol on Apr 8, 2020. The application was filed on May 23, 2011 under application number EP11724847A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| INNOSPEC | Jan 7, 2021 | APPLEYARD LEES | ADMISSIBLE |
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| OTHER | EP2430131 |
| OTHER | US2003159337 |
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