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The patent EP3388502 was granted to Cargill on Mar 31, 2021. The application was filed on Feb 9, 2012 under application number EP18170367A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN | Dec 17, 2021 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010036450 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011069028 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2594625 |
| OPPOSITION | GB707454 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011040539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011069028 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011114862 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012006950 |
| SEARCH | EP1505145 |
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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Amended claims with annotations
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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