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The patent EP3368587 was granted to PRC Desoto on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 25, 2016 under application number EP16794815A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEMETALL | May 7, 2024 | STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US2006270796 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007287810 |
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| DESCRIPTION | US8513339 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8541513 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8710159 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8952124 |
| DESCRIPTION | US9056949 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008224098 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9924491 |
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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