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Methods For Enhancing The Quality Of Life Of A Senior Animal - EP3155904

The patent EP3155904 was granted to Hills PET Nutrition on Sep 18, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jul 20, 2009 under application number EP16174970A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3155904

HILLS PET NUTRITION
Application Number
EP16174970A
Filing Date
Jul 20, 2009
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Aug 15, 2024
Publication Date
Sep 18, 2024
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NESTLEJun 5, 2025ELKINGTON AND FIFEADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (23) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

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DESCRIPTIONUS5114704
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DESCRIPTIONWO9932619
EXAMINATIONWO2009067530
OPPOSITIONCA2499983
OPPOSITIONEP1665940
OPPOSITIONWO0011964
OPPOSITIONWO0049891
OPPOSITIONWO2006074089
SEARCHEP1665940
SEARCHUS6436463
SEARCHWO0011964
SEARCHWO0049891
SEARCHWO2006074089
SEARCHWO2006074091
SEARCHWO2008009739

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