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The patent EP2716164 was granted to Kaneka on Jun 12, 2024. The application was filed on May 24, 2012 under application number EP12789312A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 | Apr 4, 2019 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009011229 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2009106187 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2010083774 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP4047363B |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007026474 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2011147444 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPS6025934 |
| OPPOSITION | US4146652 |
| OPPOSITION | US6025007 |
| OPPOSITION | US6048564 |
| OPPOSITION | US6475539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072886 |
| SEARCH | EP2457447 |
| SEARCH | US2008131576 |
| SEARCH | US3528823 |
| SEARCH | US4524086 |
| SEARCH | US6475539 |
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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