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The patent EP3355701 was granted to Frieslandcampina Nederland on Nov 4, 2020. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2016 under application number EP16778892A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Aug 4, 2021 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | - |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 4, 2021 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | - |
| NUTRICIA | Aug 4, 2021 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0961552 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1401293 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2230940 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2537424 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4871768 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5683984 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6160007 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009072885 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009072886 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013025104 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014099795 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2013176357 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006073186 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011081424 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5766621 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009072869 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009072884 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009072885 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010140877 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015181181 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2013176357 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010196559 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011081424 |
| OPPOSITION | US5882705 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0219837 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004071207 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072884 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009072885 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010140877 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010140891 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011144340 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012012351 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013177391 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014104872 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015181181 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016174651 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9965326 |
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