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The patent EP3360428 was granted to Nestec on Aug 4, 2021. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2012 under application number EP18153865A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | May 3, 2022 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | May 3, 2022 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP3360428 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000191553 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2003189802 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007224126 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03011051 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011112087 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012117065 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013087918 |
| SEARCH | US2009074940 |
| SEARCH | US7008654 |
| SEARCH | WO03011051 |
| SEARCH | WO2007097315 |
| SEARCH | WO2010122332 |
| SEARCH | WO2012117065 |
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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