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The patent EP2885395 was granted to CHR Hansen on Oct 7, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 20, 2013 under application number EP13756011A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM ASSETS | Jul 7, 2021 | DSM FIRMENICH | WITHDRAWN |
| GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING | Jul 6, 2021 | AWA DENMARK | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Jul 6, 2021 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US7037708 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006125446 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012076665 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012088261 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013024178 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013083762 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9957242 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005117962 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013001089 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013024178 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014029758 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014029783 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101323850 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101711746 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN102283803 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4217419 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009092703 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005117962 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011094469 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012021783 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013001089 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013024178 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013083762 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9111509 |
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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