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The patent EP3930670 was granted to Basf on Apr 5, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 18, 2020 under application number EP20704897A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARIANT PRODUKTE DEUTSCHLAND | Jan 4, 2024 | CLARIANT PRODUKTE DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| EVONIK OPERATIONS | Jan 4, 2024 | EVONIK PATENT ASSOCIATION | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE19511572 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1830798 |
| DESCRIPTION | FR2252840 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03066796 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012177886 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9838973 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19511572 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0376083 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015335550 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2018089600 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19511572 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0376083 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015335550 |
| OPPOSITION | US8436046 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03011246 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03104318 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007095255 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008057220 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019123468 |
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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