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The patent EP3200618 was granted to Nestec on Jun 12, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2015 under application number EP15770922A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Apr 26, 2022 | 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 | EP0484266 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1007691 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1996031 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2767175 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004219188 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0035443 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1964554 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003171433 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004002232 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004047566 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006115412 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007108690 |
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