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The patent EP3448349 was granted to Koninklijke Philips on Aug 3, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 13, 2017 under application number EP17716277A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Jul 30, 2020 | CLARENBACH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2015024349 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009132334 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN104490605 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2975897 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014242213 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2015024349 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016030586 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104490605 |
| OPPOSITION | CN105213198 |
| OPPOSITION | CN204581995U |
| OPPOSITION | US2014073252 |
| OPPOSITION | US2015094830 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006034394 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013187763 |
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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