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The patent EP2825624 was granted to Monosol on Jul 27, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 12, 2013 under application number EP13713616A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Jan 25, 2019 | BASF ASSOCIATION | WITHDRAWN |
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