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The patent EP2576801 was granted to DSM Assets on Oct 2, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 1, 2011 under application number EP11790339A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARA RENEWABLES | Apr 9, 2023 | REDDIE & GROSE | INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE |
| ALGAL OMEGA | Mar 17, 2023 | REDDIE & GROSE | INTERVENTION ADMISSIBLE |
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Jun 30, 2020 | BECK GREENER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US5476787 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0153512 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1419780 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005115897 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006099693 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007138094 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008107791 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008148433 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008088489 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2003237182B |
| OPPOSITION | US2002001833 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008038800 |
| OPPOSITION | US5476787 |
| OPPOSITION | US6166231 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0153512 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0210423 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03092628 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008155410 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011153246 |
| SEARCH | WO2011153246 |
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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