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A Water Absorbent Resin Powder And An Absorbent Body - EP3401070

The patent EP3401070 was granted to Nippon Shokubai on Apr 21, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 28, 2014 under application number EP18180781A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3401070

NIPPON SHOKUBAI
Application Number
EP18180781A
Filing Date
Aug 28, 2014
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Mar 19, 2021
Publication Date
Apr 21, 2021
External Links
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Patent Summary

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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.

CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
EVONIK SUPERABSORBERJan 17, 2022VOLLMERADMISSIBLE
STOCKHAUSEN SUPERABSORBERJan 17, 2022OFFICE FREYLINGERADMISSIBLE

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