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The patent EP3345490 was granted to Purecircle SDN BHD on Nov 8, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2012 under application number EP17193711A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAWMAN | Aug 8, 2024 | GREAVES BREWSTER | ADMISSIBLE |
| CARGILL | Aug 7, 2024 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
| EISENFUHR SPEISER | Aug 7, 2024 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
| HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER | Aug 7, 2024 | HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRKELLY | Aug 2, 2024 | FRKELLY | ADMISSIBLE |
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