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The patent EP2591012 was granted to Chevron Phillips Chemical LP on Jul 2, 2025. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2011 under application number EP11738340A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| TOTALENERGIES ONETECH BELGIUM | Jul 28, 2021 | DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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