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The patent EP2777397 was granted to UPL on Jun 12, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 12, 2014 under application number EP14159214A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMC | Oct 2, 2019 | INSPICOS PS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US3718455 |
| SEARCH | CN101731235 |
| SEARCH | EP0292154 |
| SEARCH | US2010234225 |
| SEARCH | US3718455 |
| SEARCH | WO2009004642 |
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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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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