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The patent EP2687106 was granted to Nutricia on May 2, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2008 under application number EP13189113A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | Jan 30, 2019 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| EVEN SANTE INDUSTRIE | Oct 3, 2018 | TRUST | ADMISSIBLE |
| NESTLE | May 3, 2018 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0686396 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5683984 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0160378 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02098242 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005039597 |
| EXAMINATION | JP2001061444 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH08196236 |
| EXAMINATION | WO02098242 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009072884 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2437623 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2001061444 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08196236 |
| OPPOSITION | US5683984 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02052954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02098242 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072884 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072886 |
| SEARCH | US5683984 |
| SEARCH | WO02052954 |
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