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The patent EP3232820 was granted to Nestec on Jan 29, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2015 under application number EP15816748A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Oct 29, 2020 | CARLIN | - |
| NUTRICIA | Oct 28, 2020 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Oct 26, 2020 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | - |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Oct 9, 2020 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102007022694 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2143340 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006114791 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007088160 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009016632 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011135564 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0698078 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0141581 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006022544 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007088160 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008138821 |
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