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The patent EP2725057 was granted to Borealis on Aug 24, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 24, 2012 under application number EP12007305A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL LP | Jun 5, 2020 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0739937 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0810235 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1911798 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1911799 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2014704 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2199330 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02102891 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004055068 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004055069 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2002121537 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2133367 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2361951 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2725057 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002121537 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011257311 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012000538 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010149607 |
| SEARCH | EP0124664 |
| SEARCH | EP2199327 |
| SEARCH | EP2199328 |
| SEARCH | EP2361951 |
| SEARCH | WO2013036581 |
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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