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The patent EP3182841 was granted to Nestec on Aug 14, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 4, 2015 under application number EP15748215A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | May 13, 2025 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2030623 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2143341 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0160346 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009024429 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011096808 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1940246 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2143341 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009092729 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008116916 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011093907 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011096808 |
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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