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The patent EP2514813 was granted to KAO on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 14, 2010 under application number EP10837601A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN | Feb 14, 2020 | POTTER CLARKSON | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2175030 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006063252 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006174808 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2007014263 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2009040854 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH04261497 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1674559 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2175030 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2514813 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009019893 |
| SEARCH | EP1717318 |
| SEARCH | WO2009019893 |
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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