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The patent EP2380581 was granted to Megmilk Snow Brand on Jun 26, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 14, 2009 under application number EP09834346A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Mar 26, 2020 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | - |
| NUTRICIA | Mar 25, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Mar 23, 2020 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JPH02138991 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH022319 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004182630 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2004506437 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH04112753 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007123200 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007143794 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008111562 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0301795 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0799577 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2138159 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2380581 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH04112753 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002044988 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006045906 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010135941 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0215720 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007143794 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008111562 |
| SEARCH | JP2004506437 |
| SEARCH | JPH04112753 |
| SEARCH | US2002044988 |
| SEARCH | US2005164340 |
| SEARCH | WO2007143794 |
| SEARCH | WO2008111562 |
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