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The patent EP2921422 was granted to Borges Branded Foods SLU on May 8, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2013 under application number EP13855208A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED CAPS FRANCE | Jan 16, 2020 | NOVAGRAAF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | JP2006264739 |
| EXAMINATION | JPH0618262U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE8118787U |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2003052513 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2006108382 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006108382 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5850944 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102008014816 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2637570 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2963779 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2006264739 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0618262U |
| OPPOSITION | US2006108382 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009120969 |
| OTHER | FR2963779 |
| OTHER | JP2006264739 |
| OTHER | WO2014076330 |
| SEARCH | DE102008014816 |
| SEARCH | FR2637570 |
| SEARCH | US2006108382 |
| SEARCH | US2009120969 |
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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May 30, 2018
Matter concerning the application
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May 30, 2018
Note on telephone consultation
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Citation filed by a third party
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Citation filed by a third party
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Description
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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European search opinion
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Nov 10, 2015
Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Jul 31, 2015
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Abstract
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Authorisation
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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May 12, 2015
Payment of fees and costs
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Notification of election of EPO
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Claims
PCT2
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PCT2
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Copy of the international search report
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