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The patent EP3154360 was granted to Valio on Sep 20, 2023. The application was filed on May 29, 2015 under application number EP15730821A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Jun 13, 2024 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2309868 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012263852 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6551636 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008136671 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1733622 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2011402 |
| OPPOSITION | US4840813 |
| OPPOSITION | US6551636 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010128207 |
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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