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The patent EP3389407 was granted to Nestec on Nov 8, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 13, 2016 under application number EP16809081A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Aug 7, 2024 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Jul 23, 2024 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011294757 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012171178 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014199265 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015079225 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008005033 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015086178 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005013724 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008005869 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012092160 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013153071 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015017073 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015031657 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016195888 |
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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