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The patent EP3383923 was granted to Ineos Styrolution Europe on Apr 12, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 2, 2016 under application number EP16805802A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIX POLYMERS | Jul 12, 2021 | SUGRANES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19547975 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014122179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016184765 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1335353 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003092836 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004132905 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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(Electronic) Receipt
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English translation of the claims
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of election of EPO
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Copy of the international search report
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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