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The patent EP3307290 was granted to Nestec on Mar 5, 2025. The application was filed on Jun 9, 2016 under application number EP16733314A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY | Jan 15, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | Jan 14, 2021 | WOHLFAHRT | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Jan 13, 2021 | 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 | CA2347891 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2258217 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008113665 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009004076 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013055439 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101869141 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102144670 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102940037 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0974269 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0115714 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008113665 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009004076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011114916 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013055439 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013055444 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013141139 |
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