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The patent EP2344197 was granted to Molkerei Meggle Wasserburg on Apr 5, 2017. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2009 under application number EP09736157A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DMV FONTERRA EXCIPIENTS | Jan 2, 2018 | VO | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009EP62203 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007138606 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0948321 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007014853 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4693750 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2042162 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007138606 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010031866 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9825590 |
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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(Electronic) Receipt
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English translation of the claims
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Annex to the communication
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Submission concerning representation
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Submission concerning representation
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of election of EPO
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PCT demand form
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Copy of the international search report
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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(Electronic) Receipt
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