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The patent EP2997054 was granted to Chevron Phillips Chemical LP on Feb 9, 2022. The application was filed on May 12, 2014 under application number EP14733767A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY FELUY | Nov 27, 2019 | GARCIA MARTIN | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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