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The patent EP3139773 was granted to Nestec on Jan 29, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 8, 2015 under application number EP15777557A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Oct 29, 2020 | CARLIN | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | Oct 27, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN103404595 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2013261183 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03059778 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006077259 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012069416 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN1280788 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006026879 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103404595 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009068549 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012065813 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015086170 |
| OTHER | WO2015154662 |
| SEARCH | CN103404595 |
| SEARCH | EP2452575 |
| SEARCH | US2013261183 |
| SEARCH | WO2015086170 |
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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