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The patent EP2898017 was granted to Ineos Europe on Mar 4, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 17, 2013 under application number EP13762854A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY | Dec 23, 2017 | GARCIA MARTIN | ADMISSIBLE |
| BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA | Dec 22, 2017 | COLUCCI | ADMISSIBLE |
| BOREALIS | Dec 21, 2017 | LUX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006082144 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010100098 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012126759 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2527594 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2578628 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2686282 |
| OPPOSITION | US4988656 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03106523 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005090467 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007122239 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010100098 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012126759 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013050507 |
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