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The patent EP3012297 was granted to Arkema France on Aug 26, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2015 under application number EP15189066A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY | Mar 23, 2018 | BENVENUTI | ADMISSIBLE |
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