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The patent EP3663284 was granted to Evonik Operations on Feb 3, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 7, 2018 under application number EP18210919A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Oct 29, 2021 | REITSTOTTER KINZEBACH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CA772201 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN103224465 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN108383704 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN108383776 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN108484483 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE102010062804 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2352127 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2429935 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2429936 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2429937 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2807172 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2706056 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2001031651 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003206277 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH04154762 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS54112873 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS5488275 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4536581 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4831146 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102516158 |
| OPPOSITION | CN108383704 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012215903 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0013865 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2706056 |
| OPPOSITION | RO96131 |
| OPPOSITION | US2351352 |
| SEARCH | CN108383704 |
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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