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The patent EP2878349 was granted to N&H Denmark APS on Jul 6, 2022. The application was filed on May 3, 2013 under application number EP14197787A. 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 |
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| UPM KYMMENE | Apr 5, 2023 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
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