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The patent EP2309876 was granted to Nestec on Aug 13, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 19, 2009 under application number EP09793909A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Dec 24, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Dec 22, 2020 | CARLIN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2007090894 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007101675 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007114683 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1776877 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003129278 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0033854 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0142263 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004002495 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006091103 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007073192 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007090894 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007101675 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001240599 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006087391 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007073175 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007073192 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007090894 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007101675 |
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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