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The patent EP3222647 was granted to Weylchem Wiesbaden on Oct 17, 2018. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2017 under application number EP17000203A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARIANT PRODUKTE DEUTSCHLAND | Jul 17, 2019 | RIPPEL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19906367 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0442101 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1966273 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2504380 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2552994 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4427557 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4702857 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4721580 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4968451 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5415807 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5599782 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5691298 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011063944 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9422937 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9618715 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9805747 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008028409 |
| OPPOSITION | US4877896 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011063944 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9502030 |
| SEARCH | DE102008028409 |
| SEARCH | WO2011063944 |
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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