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The patent EP3080043 was granted to Chemtura on Jul 18, 2018. The application was filed on Nov 20, 2014 under application number EP14815502A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROMINE COMPOUNDS | Apr 18, 2019 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB285915 |
| DESCRIPTION | US1863375 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007758 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2269733 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4083942 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4248850 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4514374 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6036937 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6117408 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7087209 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB285915 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US1863375 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003198589 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4083942 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4248850 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4514374 |
| OPPOSITION | GB285915 |
| OPPOSITION | RU2456239 |
| OPPOSITION | US1775598 |
| OPPOSITION | US4083942 |
| OPPOSITION | US4248850 |
| OPPOSITION | US6730234 |
| OPPOSITION | US7087209 |
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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