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The patent EP2486139 was granted to DSM Assets on Sep 16, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 5, 2010 under application number EP10768708A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVOZYMES | Jun 15, 2021 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009EP60098 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1016062 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5141861 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007091231 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008008793 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008041840 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010018105 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5554520 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007071818 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007091231 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010018105 |
| OPPOSITION | US5554520 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007071818 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007091231 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009030713 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010018105 |
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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