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The patent EP3075667 was granted to Acetate on Apr 21, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 11, 2006 under application number EP16169939A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAICEL | Sep 28, 2018 | GRUNECKER PATENT | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE29615598U |
| DESCRIPTION | US3991670 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4577752 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5852969 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03089309 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1251207 |
| OPPOSITION | DE29615598U |
| OPPOSITION | EP1874637 |
| OPPOSITION | GB398144 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004159658 |
| OPPOSITION | US206658 |
| OPPOSITION | US3914918 |
| OPPOSITION | US3991670 |
| OPPOSITION | US4162603 |
| OPPOSITION | US4408438 |
| OPPOSITION | US4577752 |
| OPPOSITION | US5701723 |
| OPPOSITION | US5732531 |
| OPPOSITION | US5852969 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03089309 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006115973 |
| SEARCH | GB1204467 |
| SEARCH | US3063363 |
| SEARCH | US4162603 |
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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