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The patent EP3542646 was granted to Cargill on Jun 8, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 21, 2019 under application number EP19164267A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP KELCO APS | Mar 8, 2023 | MURGITROYD | ADMISSIBLE |
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