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The patent EP2931034 was granted to Bayer Cropscience on Apr 27, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 10, 2013 under application number EP13802372A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADAMA AGAN | Mar 5, 2019 | BANDPAY & GREUTER | WITHDRAWN |
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