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The patent EP2106215 was granted to Puratos on Sep 2, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 16, 2008 under application number EP08701534A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSM BAKERY SOLUTIONS EUROPE HOLDING | Jun 2, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006002495 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9119782 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9201793 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9217573 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9421785 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006002495 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9727293 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | GB2431560 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5306633 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO02060262 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006046146 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9632472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002495 |
| OTHER | EP1758470 |
| OTHER | WO9727293 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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General authorisation
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Letter concerning the priority
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Reply by International Bureau
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Enquiry with the International Bureau
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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