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The patent EP4014738 was granted to UPL on Oct 30, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 27, 2014 under application number EP22153615A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS | Jul 28, 2025 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
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Request for grant of a European patent
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