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The patent EP2645912 was granted to Nestec on May 7, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 1, 2011 under application number EP11791532A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| OSLO PATENTKONTOR | Apr 23, 2020 | AWA NORWAY | ADMISSIBLE |
| BSH HAUSGERATE | Jan 26, 2018 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
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