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The patent EP3079501 was granted to Nestec on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 3, 2014 under application number EP14758932A. 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 | May 13, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | May 13, 2020 | CARLIN | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0887023 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004032651 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006041316 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010081604 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013056038 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103392812 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103404595 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0887023 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1932437 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004032651 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006041316 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009068549 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011163174 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012065809 |
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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