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The patent EP3468796 was granted to Novamont on Feb 17, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 13, 2017 under application number EP17735008A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Nov 17, 2021 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| BIO TEC BIOLOGISCHE NATURVERPACKUNGEN | Nov 17, 2021 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015EP50336 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015EP50338 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0118240 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0327505 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009324917 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012178896 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012178896 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006097355 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011054896 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012017095 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014166938 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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