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The patent EP3361872 was granted to Citrus Research on Dec 11, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 26, 2017 under application number EP17758287A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERMATT BIOCONTROL | Sep 10, 2020 | RENTSCH PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
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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