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The patent EP3075791 was granted to Bollig & Kemper on Nov 14, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 2, 2015 under application number EP15305492A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK PATENT | Aug 14, 2019 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| PPG INDUSTRIES | Aug 7, 2019 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| BASF COATINGS | Jun 17, 2019 | BASF ASSOCIATION | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5368885 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007098897 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008122420 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010060590 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102010009239 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2042474 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2325147 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001187363 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004081971 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012070673 |
| OPPOSITION | US5702581 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010105731 |
| SEARCH | EP1038931 |
| SEARCH | JP2001162219 |
| SEARCH | JP2004081971 |
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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