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The patent EP2054357 was granted to Danstar Ferment on Nov 15, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 27, 2007 under application number EP07823359A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESAFFRE | Dec 20, 2019 | PLASSERAUD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2003022357 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002121046 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006110402 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7074251 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1815742 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1965649 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2873688 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003022357 |
| OPPOSITION | US7074251 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005104854 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006049201 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006059683 |
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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