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The patent EP3516000 was granted to Basf Coatings on Mar 1, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 13, 2017 under application number EP17771709A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES | Mar 16, 2021 | F & E PATENT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10043405 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19930665 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19948004 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4009858 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4437535 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0649865 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014033135 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015007427 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016091539 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9115528 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9215405 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011111242 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4009858 |
| OPPOSITION | DE4437535 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003176592 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003220446 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007075163 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014242270 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014242280 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016068706 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016184784 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017088988 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018036855 |
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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