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The patent EP3013154 was granted to Olam on Aug 7, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 4, 2014 under application number EP14817583A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 | May 6, 2020 | LLR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004137122 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009110774 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010151087 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012027889 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US4435436 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5009917 |
| SEARCH | US2012027889 |
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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Published international application - A1
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