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The patent EP3160905 was granted to Rhodia Operations on Feb 24, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 24, 2015 under application number EP15731571A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEO CHEMICALS & OXIDES EUROPE | Nov 24, 2021 | BIRD & BIRD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1055642 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1219568 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009215614 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010111789 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011225897 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013210617 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0605274 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2505263 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010072417 |
| OPPOSITION | US4940685 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008156219 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013092560 |
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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