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The patent EP3184611 was granted to Neste on Jun 3, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2015 under application number EP15201562A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPM KYMMENE | Mar 3, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| TOTALENERGIES RAFFINAGE CHIMIE | Mar 2, 2021 | FEDIT LORIOT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US8278492 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009299109 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015011784 |
| OPPOSITION | US8278492 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005026297 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008124607 |
| SEARCH | US2009287029 |
| SEARCH | US2009299109 |
| SEARCH | US2011105812 |
| SEARCH | US2014323777 |
| SEARCH | WO2013012983 |
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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