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The patent EP3056524 was granted to LG Chem on Sep 22, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 13, 2015 under application number EP15850164A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOREALIS | Jun 21, 2022 | KADOR & PARTNER PART MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | KR20030012308 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4935474 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5914289 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6828394 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6841631 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6894128 |
| EXAMINATION | US2003088021 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002504958 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR100646249B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR101154507B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20040037067 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2407506 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006183631 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006048259 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008131817 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9618677 |
| SEARCH | EP3070108 |
| SEARCH | EP3168243 |
| SEARCH | US2005228139 |
| SEARCH | US2006183631 |
| SEARCH | WO2015162212 |
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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French translation of claims
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Translation of priority document
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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International publication pamphlet
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