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The patent EP2904017 was granted to Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas on May 18, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2013 under application number EP13771582A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENEO REMY | Nov 14, 2018 | NOLLEN | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0721471 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0721471 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2317752 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5830884 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005026212 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9603891 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9603892 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0823439 |
| OPPOSITION | US2317752 |
| OPPOSITION | US2951776 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0073353 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005026212 |
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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