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The patent EP2917354 was granted to DSM Assets on Jan 15, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 7, 2013 under application number EP13789275A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVOZYMES | Oct 14, 2020 | POTTER CLARKSON | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2009046538 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010138754 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011000949 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012130120 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014130812 |
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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Refund of fees
Appeal
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