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The patent EP3166412 was granted to Caravan Ingredients on Apr 20, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 8, 2015 under application number EP15735944A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N&H DENMARK APS | Jan 19, 2023 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CA2268966 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009297659 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5589207 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013028071 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0135138 |
| OPPOSITION | US4247637 |
| OPPOSITION | US4536477 |
| OPPOSITION | US4587215 |
| OPPOSITION | US5023094 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009148467 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011127802 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011154529 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013028071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8601831 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9928448 |
| OTHER | EP0412607 |
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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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A1
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