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The patent EP3216349 was granted to Nutricia on Jan 4, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2008 under application number EP17167341A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Oct 4, 2023 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Oct 4, 2023 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| NESTLE | Oct 3, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008EP04938 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0686396 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5683984 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0160378 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02098242 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005039597 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008041219 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1618790 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2183976 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH10210951 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007172548 |
| OPPOSITION | US5683984 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02098242 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007108827 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008041219 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072886 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9608155 |
| SEARCH | EP1424074 |
| SEARCH | JPH08196236 |
| SEARCH | US5683984 |
| SEARCH | WO2008041219 |
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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