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Oil Resistant Article - EP4150152

The patent EP4150152 was granted to SWM Luxembourg on Mar 26, 2025. The application was filed on May 11, 2021 under application number EP21726987A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP4150152

SWM LUXEMBOURG
Application Number
EP21726987A
Filing Date
May 11, 2021
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Feb 21, 2025
Publication Date
Mar 26, 2025
External Links
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Patent Summary

Paper product with enhanced oil resistance that achieves superior performance without the use of fluorocarbon chemicals or high-temperature processing. The product comprises a pulp-based paper with hardwood fibers, containing a cellulose derivative, polyvinyl alcohol polymer, or vegetable protein-based polymer as the oil-resistant coating. The coating achieves oil resistance through a combination of cellulose-based properties and a sizing agent, while maintaining a Gurley permeability of less than 50,000 s/100 mL. The paper has a basis weight of 18-80 gsm and exhibits a wetlaid coating on both sides.

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Patent Oppositions (2)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
DELFORTGROUPJan 2, 2026LUCKEADMISSIBLE
BILLERUD AKTIEBOLAG PUBLDec 11, 2025KRANSELL & WENNBORG KBADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (5) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation PhasePublication Number
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTEP3253918
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTUS2016340833
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTWO03002342
INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORTWO2018094130
OTHEREP3253918

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