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The patent EP3328209 was granted to Cargill on Sep 20, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 29, 2016 under application number EP16751085A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERBSTREITH & FOX PECTIN FABRIKEN | Dec 17, 2020 | FARAGO PATENTANWALTE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5964983 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6306207 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6485767 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006033697 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012016190 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012016201 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013109721 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN101797037 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013109721 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1517931 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2597968 |
| OPPOSITION | US5964983 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0117376 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012016190 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012016201 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013109721 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017019752 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017023722 |
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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