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The patent EP3054784 was granted to Nutrition Sciences on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2014 under application number EP14806066A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRECO ASSETS | Sep 24, 2020 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0129437 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1765318 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009027657 |
| DESCRIPTION | US520827 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2013184879 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1106077 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH08175989 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6635303 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1106077 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH08175989 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003176500 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004167221 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010317734 |
| OPPOSITION | US6635303 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002927 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013184879 |
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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