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The patent EP3717526 was granted to Borealis on Jun 25, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 18, 2018 under application number EP18816138A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOW CHEMICAL | Jun 20, 2023 | VO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0231821 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1699882 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5539075 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9308222 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9635732 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5539075 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010003649 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2256159 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016063205 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex
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