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The patent EP2491147 was granted to Seminis Vegetable Seeds on Apr 8, 2020. The application was originally filed on Oct 22, 2010 under application number EP10825767A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL | Jan 8, 2021 | VAN SOMEREN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2009265083 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009265803 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5492547 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5981832 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6455758 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009129314 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9004651 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009170703 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2491147 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009129314 |
| SEARCH | WO2009129314 |
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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