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The patent EP2493325 was granted to Valio on Dec 2, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 25, 2010 under application number EP10781921A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Sep 1, 2021 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | - |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 20, 2021 | 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 | WO0030461 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03094623 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9413148 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9608155 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005181095 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007104847 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5085874 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0103515 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9608155 |
| OPPOSITION | AU8823691 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008063765 |
| OPPOSITION | US6623781 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03094623 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004019693 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007076873 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009011573 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011051557 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012110705 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9608155 |
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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