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The patent EP2822568 was granted to Fonterra Operative Group on Jun 17, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 11, 2013 under application number EP13757439A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 | Mar 16, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0141578 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004057971 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2622971 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0141578 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012008858 |
| SEARCH | US2002044988 |
| SEARCH | US2011256297 |
| SEARCH | WO0141579 |
| SEARCH | WO2004026294 |
| SEARCH | WO2012008858 |
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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Description
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French translation of claims
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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Request for further processing
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Maintenance of the application
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European search opinion
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Supplementary European search report
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Notification of the recording of a change
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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