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The patent EP3340811 was granted to Nestec on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 26, 2016 under application number EP16757652A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Jan 28, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
| RECKITT BENCKISER | Jan 27, 2021 | CURRAN | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2015086170 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004265462 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011135564 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013036102 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013153071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013153071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015086170 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015086175 |
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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