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The patent EP2980021 was granted to Konoshima Chemical on Oct 10, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 12, 2013 under application number EP13880420A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEAD SEA BROMINE | Jul 10, 2019 | HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005067196 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10182927 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012072004 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH02141418 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH05286713 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011040593 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0370728 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH06157032 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012189850 |
| SEARCH | EP0370728 |
| SEARCH | US2012189850 |
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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