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The patent EP2775850 was granted to Valio on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 9, 2012 under application number EP12794738A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Oct 8, 2020 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Oct 5, 2020 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0030461 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007055932 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2809595 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003124237 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006286252 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007166447 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5169666 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007055932 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007084754 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008127104 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011051557 |
| OPPOSITION | US5169666 |
| OPPOSITION | US7618669 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0193689 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03022063 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007055932 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008127104 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011051557 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013068653 |
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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Abstract
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