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The patent EP3120708 was granted to Cargill on Sep 4, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 3, 2006 under application number EP16187256A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROQUETTE FRERES | Jun 3, 2020 | PLASSERAUD | ADMISSIBLE |
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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