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The patent EP3365440 was granted to Pioneer HI Bred on Sep 14, 2022. The application was filed on Oct 17, 2016 under application number EP16788879A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EISENFUHR SPEISER | Jun 13, 2023 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
| SOLDENWAGNER | Jun 13, 2023 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
| SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION | Jun 13, 2023 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
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