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The patent EP3202733 was granted to Sekisui Chemical on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 28, 2015 under application number EP15846965A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL | Jun 6, 2024 | WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JP2013001613 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007223883 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007132777 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2674405 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2905128 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3202733 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009294212 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013149503 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006101960 |
| SEARCH | EP2017237 |
| SEARCH | EP2173551 |
| SEARCH | EP2607328 |
| SEARCH | EP2650266 |
| SEARCH | EP2674405 |
| SEARCH | EP2679558 |
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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