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The patent EP2592944 was granted to Glanbia Nutritionals Ireland on Dec 25, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 18, 2011 under application number EP11810233A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Sep 25, 2020 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | Sep 21, 2020 | HOIJER | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Sep 14, 2020 | 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 | US20100365350 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008254505 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3645745 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3713843 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3843802 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007160712 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008254505 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2741679 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19950240 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1787528 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2007215474 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003099753 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004151803 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004156969 |
| OPPOSITION | US5902630 |
| OPPOSITION | US7579029 |
| OPPOSITION | US7799363 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004071207 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007082188 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007106731 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008125685 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009112036 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009113858 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010043415 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010099185 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010120199 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012012351 |
| SEARCH | US2004156969 |
| SEARCH | US2007160712 |
| SEARCH | US2008254505 |
| SEARCH | WO2007106731 |
| SEARCH | WO2009112036 |
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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