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The patent EP3481217 was granted to DSM Assets on Apr 29, 2020. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2017 under application number EP17734757A. 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| BUNGE LODERS CROKLAAN | Jan 28, 2021 | POTTER CLARKSON | WITHDRAWN |
| BURCON NUTRASCIENCE MB | Jan 28, 2021 | MARKS & CLERK | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014005466 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1389921 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1715752 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1720415 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4493853 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008094434 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011057408 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013000066 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014018922 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015114543 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102014005466 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3389391 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3481215 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3481216 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3481218 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3481219 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3481220 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003124241 |
| OPPOSITION | US8623445 |
| OPPOSITION | US9115202 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03034836 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013000066 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015114543 |
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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