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The patent EP2708147 was granted to Abbott on Mar 11, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 14, 2012 under application number EP12382356A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Dec 11, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| NESTLE | Dec 10, 2020 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Dec 10, 2020 | CURRAN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2003118703 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6306908 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6365218 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6589576 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012092155 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012092160 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013057049 |
| SEARCH | WO2010115934 |
| SEARCH | WO2012092155 |
| SEARCH | WO2012092156 |
| SEARCH | WO2012092160 |
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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