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The patent EP3505680 was granted to DOW on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 28, 2017 under application number EP17382915A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREUDENBERG PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | May 11, 2023 | CPW | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US3645992 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4798081 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5089321 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5677383 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6111023 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6984695 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7803728 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8372931 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8829115 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2489770 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012104646 |
| OPPOSITION | US4913757 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013060634 |
| SEARCH | US2015167254 |
| SEARCH | US2017198442 |
| SEARCH | WO2013060634 |
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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French translation of claims
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