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The patent EP2934160 was granted to Abbott on Jan 8, 2025. The application was filed on Dec 16, 2013 under application number EP13817809A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 13, 2019 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | - |
| NUTRICIA RESEARCH | Aug 12, 2019 | HOIJER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2001043958 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009072885 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002160081 |
| OPPOSITION | US5221668 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02098242 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006119064 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072885 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072886 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010042932 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010140891 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011112075 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014099795 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9748385 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9956564 |
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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