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The patent EP2954787 was granted to Nutricia on Sep 14, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 7, 2010 under application number EP15178518A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Jun 13, 2023 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Jun 13, 2023 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Jun 13, 2023 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| NESTLE | Jun 13, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Jun 2, 2023 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0686396 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1563741 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5683984 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0160378 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005039597 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008041219 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009072886 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9818350 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1618790 |
| OPPOSITION | US5683984 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007108827 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072885 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072886 |
| OTHER | EP2437623 |
| OTHER | US5683984 |
| SEARCH | EP0686396 |
| SEARCH | WO9818350 |
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