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The patent EP3013153 was granted to Olam on Nov 11, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 4, 2014 under application number EP14816607A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRY CALLEBAUT | Aug 3, 2021 | LLR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2278471 |
| EXAMINATION | US6485772 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004137122 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012003355 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012027889 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012315370 |
| SEARCH | US2009130284 |
| SEARCH | WO2005115160 |
| SEARCH | WO2010063021 |
| SEARCH | WO2011012680 |
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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Enquiry as to the processing of the file
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Published international application - A1
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