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The patent EP3677610 was granted to Evonik Operations on Sep 22, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 7, 2019 under application number EP19150465A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | Jun 22, 2022 | GILLE HRABAL PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE | WITHDRAWN |
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