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The patent EP3063201 was granted to Basf on Dec 9, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2014 under application number EP14789248A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTSMAN | Sep 13, 2018 | VAN DEN BROECK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN101486788 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2402734 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE3607447 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0153639 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0358328 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0582385 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1042384 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1756187 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1790675 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3615972 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4764537 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101486788 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101486801 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101735597 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102329409 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102504181 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102604520 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN103275278 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN1821221 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0582385 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013045405 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9841681 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101486788 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101486801 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101735597 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102504181 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102604520B |
| OPPOSITION | EP0358328 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0582385 |
| OPPOSITION | US4559366 |
| OPPOSITION | US5688860 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013045405 |
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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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Information on entry into European phase
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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