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The patent EP2674584 was granted to Umicore on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 14, 2012 under application number EP12171948A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC | May 9, 2018 | NUNN | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1938893 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011138777 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011206584 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009140989 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9939809 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013088133 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1925362 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009288402 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010183490 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010290964 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011143921 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011206584 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009136206 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013050784 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013088133 |
| SEARCH | JP2010211946 |
| SEARCH | US2011138777 |
| SEARCH | US2011206584 |
| SEARCH | US2730189 |
| SEARCH | WO2008117941 |
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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