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The patent EP4130138 was granted to Borealis on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 6, 2021 under application number EP21190017A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTALENERGIES ONETECH | Jul 4, 2024 | MELLET | ADMISSIBLE |
| CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL LP | Jul 3, 2024 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016198273 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2021009189 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2021009190 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2021009191 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2021009192 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2961780 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2984126 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3037471 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2016183334 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006074693 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013007619 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014074622 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014134015 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018193328 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2021009191 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2023217750 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2023217751 |
| SEARCH | US2014212607 |
| SEARCH | US2018305530 |
| SEARCH | WO2021009191 |
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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