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The patent EP2613879 was granted to Johnson Matthey Public on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 22, 2011 under application number EP11751927A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVONIK OPERATIONS | Oct 26, 2021 | F & E PATENT | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005002764 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010029323 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0431924 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1366808 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009047141 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009156316 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0431924 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005181940 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006182676 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010022229 |
| OPPOSITION | US6508980 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009047141 |
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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