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The patent EP3320003 was granted to Ineos Europe on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 7, 2016 under application number EP16736450A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABIC SABIC PETROCHEMICALS | Oct 10, 2024 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL | Oct 9, 2024 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0089691 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0416815 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0418044 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0420436 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0551277 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0608369 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0699213 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1325073 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004020487 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005019275 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006085051 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008074689 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9414855 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9426816 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9500526 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9608521 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9827119 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006085051 |
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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French translation of claims
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Published international application - A1
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