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The patent EP3073826 was granted to UPL on Oct 30, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 27, 2014 under application number EP14865506A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS | Jul 23, 2020 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
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| EXAMINATION | CN101406193 |
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| EXAMINATION | CN102232382 |
| EXAMINATION | CN102258039 |
| EXAMINATION | CN102379304 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2862939 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102273475 |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010132169 |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012117572 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101253864 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101406191 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101406193 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101700028 |
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| SEARCH | WO2007128541 |
| SEARCH | WO2008095913 |
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