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The patent EP3059009 was granted to Symrise on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 19, 2015 under application number EP15155764A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Feb 3, 2023 | MEISSNER BOLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10224087 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2530481 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE2608226 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE4226043 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1332772 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3023253 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3064311 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3111127 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3419543 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4157384 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4459425 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5725865 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5843466 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6328982 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6407293 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6515188 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03043431 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008152009 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006106130 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008152009 |
| SEARCH | US3023253 |
| SEARCH | US3064311 |
| SEARCH | WO2008152009 |
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