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The patent EP3627449 was granted to Axalta Coating Systems on Apr 27, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 30, 2019 under application number EP19194780A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPG INDUSTRIES | Jan 26, 2023 | F & E PATENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| X RITE EUROPE | Jan 26, 2023 | DETKEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20060058847 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20060848757 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006181707 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6522977 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6952265 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7145656 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004044850 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3627449 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001034668 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003085904 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004012542 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005128484 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007097119 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008235224 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014242271 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015228002 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018149634 |
| OPPOSITION | US5751829 |
| OPPOSITION | US7743055 |
| OPPOSITION | US7747615 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005059841 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011163583 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013151974 |
| SEARCH | US2008235224 |
| SEARCH | WO2011163583 |
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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