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The patent EP3355878 was granted to Nutricia on Sep 25, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 30, 2016 under application number EP16784283A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Jun 19, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Jun 6, 2025 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0855181 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002106436 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014314800 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008108651 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9625861 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0679403 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0855181 |
| OPPOSITION | US4981704 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008015374 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008108651 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011119033 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012078046 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014070016 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015077763 |
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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