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The patent EP2737956 was granted to Basf on May 27, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2008 under application number EP14152168A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COVESTRO DEUTSCHLAND | Feb 26, 2021 | LEVPAT | ADMISSIBLE |
| HUNTSMAN | Feb 26, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19741523 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006029786 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0553695 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1066944 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1596464 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006142125 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006142126 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08266939 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005222289 |
| OPPOSITION | US3431889 |
| OPPOSITION | US4201321 |
| OPPOSITION | US4809744 |
| OPPOSITION | US4945854 |
| OPPOSITION | US5264036 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008104492 |
| SEARCH | DE4225618 |
| SEARCH | EP0770466 |
| SEARCH | JP2006142125 |
| SEARCH | JPH08266939 |
| SEARCH | US2005222289 |
| SEARCH | US3431889 |
| SEARCH | US5264036 |
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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