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The patent EP4103571 was granted to Basf on Nov 15, 2023. The application was filed on Feb 1, 2021 under application number EP21702974A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVONIK OXENO | Jul 17, 2024 | VON ROHR PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20110140017 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19914260 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0423769 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0846095 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1231198 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1255720 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1360160 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2836474 |
| DESCRIPTION | RU2270828 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011065970 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014128652 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2554251 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4467116 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4778929 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5064794 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5728893 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6403837 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6700021 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1099678 |
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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