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The patent EP3470046 was granted to Nestec on Apr 21, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 28, 2011 under application number EP18199845A. 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 | Jan 21, 2022 | WOHLFAHRT | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Jan 19, 2022 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
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