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The patent EP2957180 was granted to CHR Hansen on Mar 14, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 19, 2014 under application number EP14173196A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSM ASSETS | Dec 11, 2018 | DSM FIRMENICH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010021586 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006042862 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010139765 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011000879 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013160413 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013169205 |
| EXAMINATION | CN103215199 |
| EXAMINATION | DE3146198 |
| EXAMINATION | FR2224096 |
| EXAMINATION | US2005196388 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013160413 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2957180 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009238921 |
| OPPOSITION | US5071763 |
| SEARCH | EP1929875 |
| SEARCH | WO2010139765 |
| SEARCH | WO2011000879 |
| SEARCH | WO2013169205 |
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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