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The patent EP3510074 was granted to Jotun on Aug 30, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 8, 2017 under application number EP17771696A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKZO NOBEL | May 30, 2024 | AKZO NOBEL DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| PPG INDUSTRIES | May 30, 2024 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1788048 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003275503 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10211464 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008125610 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2005015572 |
| EXAMINATION | JP5913762B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN105001772 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009042036 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009226729 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5229438 |
| OPPOSITION | JP5913762B |
| OPPOSITION | US2009226729 |
| OPPOSITION | US4791214 |
| OTHER | EP1081205 |
| OTHER | EP1788048 |
| OTHER | JP2005015572 |
| OTHER | JP2006198984 |
| OTHER | JP5913762B |
| OTHER | JPH03232574 |
| OTHER | JPS5913762B |
| OTHER | JPS5913762 |
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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