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The patent EP2912940 was granted to Seminis Vegetable Seeds on Nov 1, 2023. The application was originally filed on Feb 27, 2015 under application number EP15156928A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL | Aug 1, 2024 | ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | ADMISSIBLE |
| RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL | Aug 1, 2024 | VAN SOMEREN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | EP0050424 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0084796 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0201184 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0237362 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0258017 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0273085 |
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| SEARCH | US2013055455 |
| SEARCH | US2013055456 |
| SEARCH | US2013243931 |
| SEARCH | US2014068800 |
| SEARCH | WO2013064436 |
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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