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The patent EP3626783 was granted to Sekisui Chemical on Mar 22, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 27, 2015 under application number EP19204509A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUDOLF HENSEL | Dec 22, 2023 | WACHINGER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2014172997 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH09227747 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH1095887 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS53522017B |
| OPPOSITION | EP1498463 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3187548 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3626783 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10330108 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009013931 |
| SEARCH | JP2001348487 |
| SEARCH | JP2003533575 |
| SEARCH | JP2007162319 |
| SEARCH | JP2008180068 |
| SEARCH | JP2009138184 |
| SEARCH | JP2012017380 |
| SEARCH | JPH09176579 |
| SEARCH | JPH09227747 |
| SEARCH | JPH11323148 |
| SEARCH | US2010173109 |
| SEARCH | WO2013080563 |
| SEARCH | WO2013102208 |
| SEARCH | WO2014057689 |
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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