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The patent EP3192619 was granted to JR Simplot on Sep 14, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 10, 2012 under application number EP17159568A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCAIN FOODS | Jan 25, 2019 | GREAVES BREWSTER | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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