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The patent EP3806190 was granted to Kureha on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 21, 2019 under application number EP19809995A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARKEMA FRANCE | May 22, 2023 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003514036 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2012067324 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2018104687 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0718002 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000150320 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2000231936 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003514036 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013122009 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2015533453 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017047576 |
| OPPOSITION | US6586547 |
| OPPOSITION | US7794511 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006135543 |
| SEARCH | JP2017165881 |
| SEARCH | US2016079582 |
| SEARCH | US6265107 |
| SEARCH | US6586547 |
| SEARCH | WO2017047576 |
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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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Description
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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