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The patent EP3035951 was granted to The A Milk on Sep 4, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 22, 2014 under application number EP14838462A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Jun 15, 2022 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | ADMISSIBLE |
| FONTERRA OPERATIVE GROUP | Jun 13, 2022 | FORRESTERS | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2006094011 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0100047 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9614577 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2745709 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003221200 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0100047 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004030690 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9614577 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0100047 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004030690 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015026245 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9614577 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9636239 |
| SEARCH | US2006094011 |
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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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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