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The patent EP4028492 was granted to Neste OYJ on Jan 4, 2023. The application was filed on Nov 23, 2020 under application number EP20821324A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTALENERGIES ONE TECH | Oct 3, 2023 | LAVOIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010046590 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2019129928 |
| EXAMINATION | US2012152801 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2143777 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2351821 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008161614 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010028717 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2021436 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2143777 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2540739 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009253947 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009301930 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009117337 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009151692 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010046590 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010077476 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014149247 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019129928 |
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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