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The patent EP3568023 was granted to Kerry Group Services on Jul 7, 2021. The application was filed on Jan 12, 2018 under application number EP18702108A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GODO SHUSEI | Apr 7, 2022 | HOFFMANN EITLE | WITHDRAWN |
| DUPONT NUTRITION BIOSCIENCES APS | Apr 6, 2022 | D YOUNG | WITHDRAWN |
| DSM ASSETS | Apr 4, 2022 | DSM FIRMENICH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009071539 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015132349 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016071500 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0145092 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011212221 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014184189 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015132349 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016031885 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0145092 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3187582 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2500269 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1477087 |
| OPPOSITION | US4237230 |
| OPPOSITION | US4464469 |
| OPPOSITION | US5357852 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02081673 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009071539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013084244 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014148189 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014184189 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015132349 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016031885 |
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