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The patent EP3298118 was granted to Basf on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on May 18, 2016 under application number EP16797217A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Apr 30, 2024 | BOVILL | ADMISSIBLE |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011319669 |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8935118 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US8957011 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014134826 |
| OPPOSITION | DE10100338 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1550710 |
| OPPOSITION | US5447648 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007101470 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9103540 |
| SEARCH | US2010294309 |
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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