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The patent EP3232801 was granted to Nestec on May 31, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2015 under application number EP15817788A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS | Dec 17, 2020 | WILSON GUNN | ADMISSIBLE |
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