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The patent EP3583857 was granted to Frutarom on Sep 27, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 19, 2019 under application number EP19181342A. 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 | Jun 21, 2024 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP0209327 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102776077 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102845537 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104988190 |
| OPPOSITION | CN106912622 |
| OPPOSITION | CN106916631 |
| OPPOSITION | CN107751418 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0209327 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0496456 |
| OPPOSITION | JPH0670786 |
| OPPOSITION | US5658768 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006114791 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008104381 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016176988 |
| SEARCH | CN106916631 |
| SEARCH | CN107751418 |
| SEARCH | EP0209327 |
| SEARCH | WO2008104381 |
| SEARCH | WO2009012982 |
| SEARCH | WO2015177042 |
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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