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The patent EP3696160 was granted to Dairen Chemical on May 10, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 14, 2020 under application number EP20157390A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OQ CHEMICALS | Feb 12, 2024 | MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| OXEA | Feb 12, 2024 | MICHALSKI HUTTERMANN & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JPH08165266 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH08337550 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH10130190 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH1045776 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS61501268 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2239566 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3168553 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3511880 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6365782 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1204623 |
| OPPOSITION | US4678857 |
| OPPOSITION | US4845306 |
| OPPOSITION | US5138101 |
| OPPOSITION | US5648554 |
| OPPOSITION | US6365782 |
| OPPOSITION | US7638656 |
| SEARCH | US2009171125 |
| SEARCH | US6365782 |
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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French translation of claims
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Maintenance of the application
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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