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The patent EP3056558 was granted to Cargill on Mar 30, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2012 under application number EP16162534A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPFIELD EUROPE | Jan 24, 2020 | EP&C | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010036450 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011069028 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2471897 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011040539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011069028 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012107230 |
| SEARCH | WO2011069028 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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Amended description with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Information on Search Strategy
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Submission concerning representation
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Search started
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Designation of inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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Claims
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Request for grant of a European patent
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