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The patent EP3270716 was granted to Nestec on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 18, 2016 under application number EP16714285A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARS INCORPORATED | Jan 22, 2021 | HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| COPERION | Jan 21, 2021 | RAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO03007729 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012158023 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012093994 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015044334 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012158023 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014081285 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102009014137 |
| OPPOSITION | DE3023124 |
| OPPOSITION | DE69812979T |
| OPPOSITION | EP3270716 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012093994 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015044334 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03007729 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010126563 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012158023 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012163836 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014081285 |
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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