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The patent EP3293212 was granted to SCG Chemicals on Feb 22, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 12, 2016 under application number EP16188339A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTALENERGIES ONETECH | Nov 22, 2023 | MELLET | ADMISSIBLE |
| TOTALENERGIES ONE TECH | Nov 22, 2023 | MELLET | ADMISSIBLE |
| BOREALIS | Nov 21, 2023 | DEHNS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1462378 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2052026 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2365995 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013237652 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2130860 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03039984 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014180989 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014206854 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017093390 |
| SEARCH | EP1790580 |
| SEARCH | WO2006045550 |
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