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The patent EP2964707 was granted to Basf on Aug 21, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 5, 2014 under application number EP14715550A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN AEROSOLS | May 18, 2020 | ULLRICH & NAUMANN PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19511771 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3728597 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0570713 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5536762 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5988455 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6077898 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6135165 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0164802 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101362873 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10010417 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102010012020 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4968735 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5988455 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101362873 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10010417 |
| OPPOSITION | US4450253 |
| OPPOSITION | US4968735 |
| OPPOSITION | US5114481 |
| OPPOSITION | US5988455 |
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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