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The patent EP3302404 was granted to Firmenich on Sep 28, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 3, 2016 under application number EP16730719A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN | Jun 28, 2023 | HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2006216509 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0141915 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009153695 |
| EXAMINATION | US5538751 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0197851 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005112152 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011056904 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014044840 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015023961 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012148644 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013337023 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014017287 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015105307 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009153695 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011056904 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012107323 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014044840 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015023961 |
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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