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The patent EP1917336 was granted to Hindustan Unilever on Jun 28, 2017. The application was filed on Aug 11, 2006 under application number EP06791577A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANDEMOORTELE LIPIDS | Mar 28, 2018 | DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0151450 |
| EXAMINATION | GB953451 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03096817 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0151450 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0488800 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB1444820 |
| OPPOSITION | CA1054848 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2098314 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0151450 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0488800 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0719091 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1159877 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1444820 |
| OPPOSITION | GB953451 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03096817 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9728695 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9742829 |
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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