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The patent EP3085636 was granted to Nutricia on Jun 19, 2019. The application was filed on Apr 20, 2015 under application number EP15164282A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPI SYSTEMS | Mar 11, 2020 | VALEA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005075314 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014062119 |
| EXAMINATION | US6058682 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014062119 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0397861 |
| OPPOSITION | GB2267082 |
| OPPOSITION | GB998102 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS61217350 |
| OPPOSITION | US3776450 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005075314 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014062119 |
| OTHER | GB2267082 |
| OTHER | GB998102 |
| OTHER | US3776450 |
| OTHER | US6058682 |
| OTHER | WO2014062119 |
| SEARCH | GB998102 |
| SEARCH | US3776450 |
| SEARCH | WO2005075314 |
| SEARCH | WO2013125941 |
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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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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CDS Clean up - amended applicant details
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Communication from the Examining Division
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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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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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Examination started
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Designation of inventor
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Modified abstract
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Deficiency in designation of inventor
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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