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The patent EP2646401 was granted to Nova Chemicals on Jan 13, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 7, 2011 under application number EP11845051A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDE | Aug 1, 2018 | DEHNS GERMANY PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| SASOL SOUTH AFRICA PROPRIETARY | Aug 1, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009060342 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010081777 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010081842 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010268006 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4338414 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0072165 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1242464 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1464655 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010081777 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010081842 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010268006 |
| OPPOSITION | US2474592 |
| OPPOSITION | US4328973 |
| OPPOSITION | US7745552 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009060342 |
| SEARCH | WO2009060342 |
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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