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The patent EP3542638 was granted to Nutricia on Dec 25, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 11, 2011 under application number EP19173302A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Sep 23, 2025 | STRYCH | ADMISSIBLE |
| ABBOTT | Sep 22, 2025 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO02088159 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004026294 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005060952 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007073178 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009002146 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010002257 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009053309 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009081179 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2658391 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009053309 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009081179 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009002146 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009002163 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009002166 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009082203 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012091548 |
| SEARCH | WO2009002146 |
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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Annex to the communication
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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