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The patent EP3024856 was granted to Bostik on Aug 29, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 22, 2014 under application number EP14790156A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVONIK OPERATIONS | May 28, 2019 | BENDELE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CA2242060 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2468783 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5849851 |
| EXAMINATION | DE4337191 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2242060 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0739910 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0046257 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2008332 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2242060 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4337191 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013075985 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002169263 |
| OPPOSITION | US6001909 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0149628 |
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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