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The patent EP3000327 was granted to Corn Products on Oct 21, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 28, 2015 under application number EP15178650A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARGILL | Oct 17, 2018 | MORARIU RADU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1314743 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2461139 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4797289 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6261376 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6551827 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6982327 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7022836 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3000327 |
| OPPOSITION | JP4523668B |
| OPPOSITION | US2003094104 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003108649 |
| OPPOSITION | US4169854 |
| SEARCH | EP1314743 |
| SEARCH | EP2014177 |
| SEARCH | US2013022711 |
| SEARCH | US4225623 |
| SEARCH | US4229489 |
| SEARCH | US4341809 |
| SEARCH | US6235320 |
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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