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The patent EP3059013 was granted to SD Lizenzverwertungsgesellschaft on Apr 21, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 14, 2008 under application number EP16151306A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ | Jan 21, 2022 | SHELL LEGAL SERVICES | - |
| BASF | Jan 21, 2022 | REITSTOTTER KINZEBACH | ADMISSIBLE |
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| DESCRIPTION | US2006009647 |
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| EXAMINATION | WO2010088006 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013055716 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0501317 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1393801 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1927398 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2391447 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2010088006 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013055716 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016108975 |
| OTHER | EP2391448 |
| OTHER | WO2013055716 |
| SEARCH | EP0501317 |
| SEARCH | EP1927398 |
| SEARCH | US2007111886 |
| SEARCH | US2007225511 |
| SEARCH | US2008081920 |
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