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The patent EP3523389 was granted to Arkema France on Oct 29, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2017 under application number EP17787238A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHEMOURS FC | Dec 15, 2022 | ABITZ & PARTNER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP4110388B |
| DESCRIPTION | US5065990 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5363674 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004037913 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005105947 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006094303 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012177742 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | KR20110029417 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010122545 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011089366 |
| OPPOSITION | KR101088358B |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010059677 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018069620 |
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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