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The patent EP3127951 was granted to Borealis on Apr 2, 2025. The application was filed on Aug 3, 2015 under application number EP15179458A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABIC SABIC PETROCHEMICALS | Jul 9, 2020 | SABIC GROUP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE3539352 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0787750 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0879830 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0890612 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1892264 |
| DESCRIPTION | TWM463649U |
| OPPOSITION | EP0879830 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3127951 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004122717 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004330464 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014001158 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015024018 |
| SEARCH | US2006148920 |
| SEARCH | US2008020162 |
| SEARCH | US2008227877 |
| SEARCH | US2013203908 |
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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