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The patent EP3168043 was granted to Kureha on Jul 8, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 28, 2014 under application number EP16201778A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISARPATENT PATENTANWALTE BEHNISCH BARTH CHARLES HASSA PECKMANN UND PARTNER MBB | Apr 8, 2021 | ISARPATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP4255215B |
| DESCRIPTION | JP4848020B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH1034800 |
| EXAMINATION | US2004105994 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0476836 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1176002 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2005119282 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0733160 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0760915 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH081878 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08230035 |
| SEARCH | EP0756931 |
| SEARCH | EP2116371 |
| SEARCH | JP2010234718 |
| SEARCH | WO9955528 |
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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