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The patent EP3897608 was granted to Nestle on May 31, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 19, 2019 under application number EP19828727A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Feb 29, 2024 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017083069 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2057902 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017127693 |
| OPPOSITION | US5662953 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006115412 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017083069 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9109597 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9412051 |
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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