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The patent EP4028462 was granted to Basf on Aug 9, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 8, 2020 under application number EP20767549A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMS CHEMIE | May 8, 2024 | PFENNING | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101161724 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010032629 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013128251 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1004618 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2049597 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2121843 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2227507 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2649130 |
| OPPOSITION | US4702859 |
| OPPOSITION | US5004531 |
| OPPOSITION | US5004561 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004078847 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007057584 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020120523 |
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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