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The patent EP2993213 was granted to AGC on Jul 15, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 25, 2014 under application number EP14791990A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKEMA FRANCE | Apr 14, 2021 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012157764 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2005314376 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010533151 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012157762 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012157764 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0496446 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH02178238 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010090156 |
| OPPOSITION | US3073870 |
| OPPOSITION | US5387729 |
| OPPOSITION | US5498806 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012000853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012157762 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012157764 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013128102 |
| SEARCH | EP0496446 |
| SEARCH | JPH02178238 |
| SEARCH | US2010090156 |
| SEARCH | US3073870 |
| SEARCH | US5387729 |
| SEARCH | WO2012000853 |
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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