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The patent EP3082463 was granted to Nestec on May 1, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 29, 2013 under application number EP13805304A. 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 | Feb 3, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Jan 30, 2020 | CARLIN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010068149 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010092610 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011195144 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013079276 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013057233 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008071667 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011119023 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015078505 |
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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