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The patent EP1737302 was granted to WM Wrigley JR on Jan 10, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 20, 2005 under application number EP05737674A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERTIN PHARMA | Oct 10, 2018 | HOFFMANN EITLE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE10261700 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0267160 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002132000 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003163149 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6004334 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002132000 |
| OPPOSITION | US3862338 |
| OPPOSITION | US4139589 |
| OPPOSITION | US6004334 |
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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Published international application - A2
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