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The patent EP4098719 was granted to Neste OYJ on Apr 17, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 18, 2020 under application number EP22187259A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONEYWELL ENI | Jan 17, 2025 | HOUGHTON | ADMISSIBLE |
| SHELL INTERNATIONALE RESEARCH MAATSCHAPPIJ | Jan 16, 2025 | SHELL LEGAL SERVICES | ADMISSIBLE |
| TOTALENERGIES ONETECH | Jan 15, 2025 | CASALONGA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005026297 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2018224730 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015011784 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017009144 |
| OPPOSITION | US7846323 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2021099343 |
| SEARCH | EP2141217 |
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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