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The patent EP3543333 was granted to Novozymes on Jan 5, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 29, 2012 under application number EP19163340A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | Oct 5, 2022 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
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