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The patent EP3215640 was granted to Dupont Nutrition Biosciences APS on Mar 13, 2024. The application was filed on Nov 6, 2015 under application number EP15797537A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Oct 24, 2024 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
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