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The patent EP3019180 was granted to The A Milk on May 29, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 10, 2014 under application number EP14823628A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Feb 28, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0100047 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004030690 |
| SEARCH | US7029702 |
| SEARCH | WO2011095339 |
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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Refund of fees
Appeal
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annexes in respect of a client data request
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Communication to designated inventor
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Aug 29, 2018
Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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