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The patent EP3892642 was granted to AGC on Aug 23, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 6, 2019 under application number EP19892568A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY | May 22, 2024 | FERRI | ADMISSIBLE |
| SYENSQO SPECIALTY POLYMERS ITALY | May 22, 2024 | FERRI | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP20180230348 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP3915846B |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011013578 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2017221840 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2018012374 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006107914 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006260811 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012046870 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013031479 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007099052 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008138685 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009110967 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013052561 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014141357 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015155583 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016301092 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018273663 |
| SEARCH | EP2144318 |
| SEARCH | US2006019140 |
| SEARCH | US2011070521 |
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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