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The patent EP3412692 was granted to ABU Dhabi Polymers Borouge on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on May 28, 2014 under application number EP18185456A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA | Mar 31, 2021 | LYONDELLBASELL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0887379 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2251361 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004181024 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03000754 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03000757 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004029112 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007077027 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9212182 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1428853 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03002625 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006118845 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012013761 |
| SEARCH | EP1428854 |
| SEARCH | EP1829919 |
| SEARCH | EP2487199 |
| SEARCH | EP2487203 |
| SEARCH | EP2527593 |
| SEARCH | US2004181024 |
| SEARCH | US2005113517 |
| SEARCH | WO2010104739 |
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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