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The patent EP2632277 was granted to Valio on Mar 21, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 26, 2011 under application number EP11785712A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 | Dec 21, 2018 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0226035 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2002000291 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002192333 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005244542 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005170044 |
| EXAMINATION | US2010055286 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101185475 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2002000291 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | RU2193327 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005214409 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009123602 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101185475 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2002000291 |
| OPPOSITION | RU2193327 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002192333 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005214409 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009123602 |
| OPPOSITION | US6787168 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009043356 |
| OTHER | CN101185475 |
| OTHER | JP2002000291 |
| OTHER | RU2193327 |
| OTHER | US2002192333 |
| OTHER | US2005214409 |
| OTHER | US2009123602 |
| OTHER | US6787168 |
| OTHER | WO2009043356 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Submission concerning representation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Feb 2, 2016
Amended claims with annotations
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Patent document filed by a Third party
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Amended claims with annotations
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May 8, 2015
Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Feb 23, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Priority search results
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Apr 22, 2013
Request for entry into the European phase
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Mar 8, 2013
Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of election of EPO
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Written opinion
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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Abstract
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Oct 26, 2011
Claims
PCTISA
Oct 26, 2011
Description
PCTISA
Oct 26, 2011
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