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The patent EP2694035 was granted to DOW on Nov 6, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2012 under application number EP12712851A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYLOSE & COKG | Aug 6, 2025 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0370447 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0824107 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0954536 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1127895 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1127910 |
| DESCRIPTION | GB2262527 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2001034441 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4734285 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4979681 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6320043 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7259257 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008127794 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9600748 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2262527 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008039621 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7259257 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0370447 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0835882 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1306134 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008039621 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012138532 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9961157 |
| OTHER | GB1514788 |
| OTHER | GB684561 |
| OTHER | US4415124 |
| OTHER | US7259257 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Aug 22, 2024
Observations by third parties
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Aug 22, 2024
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Examination started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning the inventor
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Published international application - A2
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Abstract
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