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The patent EP2211629 was granted to Fonterra Operative Group on Jul 8, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 20, 2008 under application number EP08839768A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Apr 8, 2021 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | Apr 7, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Mar 26, 2021 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
| NESTLE | Feb 3, 2021 | RUPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005037373 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005051091 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006041316 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006114790 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007123424 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007123425 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008005033 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008005869 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008140335 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008147228 |
| OPPOSITION | AU661089B |
| OPPOSITION | CN1271945C |
| OPPOSITION | EP1747783 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH05276894 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10101568 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS62166841 |
| OPPOSITION | NZ562706 |
| OPPOSITION | NZ562708 |
| OPPOSITION | NZ589996 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007173480 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008057178 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008064635 |
| OPPOSITION | US4762822 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005000040 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005051091 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006019300 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006041316 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006114790 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007123424 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007123425 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008005033 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008005869 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009051502 |
| SEARCH | WO2006041316 |
| SEARCH | WO2007040113 |
| SEARCH | WO2007123424 |
| SEARCH | WO2007123425 |
| SEARCH | WO2009020405 |
| SEARCH | WO2010027258 |
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