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The patent EP2356912 was granted to Eridania Italia on Apr 5, 2017. The application was filed on Feb 12, 2011 under application number EP11154260A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARGILL | Jan 4, 2018 | RUPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| OMEGA PHYTONUTRITION UG HAFTUNGSBESCHR | May 22, 2017 | - | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2008213452 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009104326 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0140902 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0160167 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH01225458 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH02104259 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04287658 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10304829 |
| OPPOSITION | US6264999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0160167 |
| SEARCH | EP0511761 |
| SEARCH | WO0140902 |
| SEARCH | WO0160167 |
| SEARCH | WO2008042417 |
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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French translation of claims
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Priority document
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Refund of fees
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