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The patent EP3436038 was granted to The A Milk on Jun 23, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 29, 2017 under application number EP17775963A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Mar 23, 2022 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | - |
| FONTERRA OPERATIVE GROUP | Mar 22, 2022 | FORRESTERS | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | Mar 22, 2022 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN105053217 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | RU2161500 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0219832 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015187795 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016190750 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0219832 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012027281 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015005804 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015187795 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016190750 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017111618 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017171563 |
| SEARCH | WO2017111618 |
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