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The patent EP3632677 was granted to Borealis on Mar 19, 2025. The application was filed on Sep 26, 2018 under application number EP19196080A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASELL POLIOLEFINE ITALIA | Jun 8, 2022 | LYONDELLBASELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0887379 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP3257895 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013007650 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015011135 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9212182 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9858976 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3620487 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3628486 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014154610 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016139163 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017097578 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020064190 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020221741 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2021063975 |
| SEARCH | EP2386603 |
| SEARCH | EP2487203 |
| SEARCH | EP2586824 |
| SEARCH | EP3064548 |
| SEARCH | WO2011131639 |
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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