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The patent EP2618651 was granted to Syngenta on Jul 25, 2018. The application was filed on Sep 16, 2011 under application number EP11760457A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Apr 25, 2019 | ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
| BAYER CROPSCIENCE AGBAYER | Apr 18, 2019 | BIP PATENTS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1401589 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1578544 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005005641 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9942598 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2280364 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03004179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9201366 |
| OPPOSITION | US3842538 |
| OPPOSITION | US4863041 |
| OPPOSITION | US6646264 |
| OPPOSITION | US6683230 |
| OPPOSITION | US9227230 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03004179 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004060585 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006050585 |
| OTHER | US3842538 |
| OTHER | US4863041 |
| OTHER | US6683230 |
| OTHER | WO03004179 |
| OTHER | WO2004060585 |
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