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The patent EP1937078 was granted to Cadbury Adams Canada on Feb 14, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 3, 2006 under application number EP06790790A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Nov 9, 2018 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN1276165 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4493853 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4619834 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5210241 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5932275 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6635303 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0245520 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN1276165 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3622342 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4493853 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0940085 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1308094 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2369985 |
| OPPOSITION | US6635303 |
| SEARCH | GB1280051 |
| SEARCH | WO0245520 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Amended claims with annotations
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Amended description with annotations
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Jun 14, 2017
Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Jul 28, 2016
Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Jun 10, 2014
Communication from the Examining Division
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May 14, 2014
Examination started
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Dec 16, 2011
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Apr 22, 2009
Maintenance of the application
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European search opinion
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Mar 3, 2009
Supplementary European search report
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Refund of fees
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Matter concerning the application
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Mar 31, 2008
Payment of fees and costs
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Mar 31, 2008
Request for entry into the European phase
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Feb 22, 2008
Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Apr 19, 2007
Published international application - A1
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