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The patent EP2845905 was granted to CHR Hansen HMO on Jul 14, 2021. The application was originally filed on Sep 10, 2013 under application number EP13183670A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Feb 11, 2022 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20110151571 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2439264 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2479263 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010070104 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010142305 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009113030 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2011016008 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2012112777 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0263700 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0682118 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2479263 |
| OPPOSITION | KR20090073759 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010142305 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012112777 |
| SEARCH | EP0682118 |
| SEARCH | EP2479263 |
| SEARCH | JPH05276969 |
| SEARCH | JPH08140691 |
| SEARCH | JPS5995895 |
| SEARCH | WO2010142305 |
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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