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The patent EP2476315 was granted to DSM Assets on Jul 24, 2019. The application was filed on Jan 30, 2008 under application number EP12163602A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N&H DENMARK APS | Apr 23, 2020 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6864063 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005067734 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8805267 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0575133 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1900282 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2124581 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10191871 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02094123 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03097285 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03099016 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9404035 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9826057 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9844804 |
| SEARCH | EP0426211 |
| SEARCH | EP1145637 |
| SEARCH | US2001055635 |
| SEARCH | US6143545 |
| SEARCH | WO2008025674 |
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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