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The patent EP3298903 was granted to DMK Deutsches Milchkontor on Nov 18, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 27, 2016 under application number EP16190754A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Aug 18, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE10036085 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2679098 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102217674 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2679098 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3298903 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012015082 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014170266 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0074495 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02063969 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013137714 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9413148 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9635336 |
| SEARCH | EP2679098 |
| SEARCH | US2002155203 |
| SEARCH | US2012015082 |
| SEARCH | US2014170266 |
| SEARCH | US6635296 |
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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