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The patent EP2629769 was granted to Inra on Oct 4, 2017. The application was filed on Oct 19, 2011 under application number EP11770786A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Jul 3, 2018 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2009157759 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010028503 |
| EXAMINATION | WO9302682 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH05294833 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS62286923 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | RO119122 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005153019 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005215640 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007286909 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009324518 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4665082 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5627152 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0215720 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2134380 |
| OPPOSITION | US5627152 |
| OPPOSITION | US5770217 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006134135 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010028503 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010043415 |
| OTHER | WO2010028503 |
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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