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The patent EP3945861 was granted to Frieslandcampina Nederland on Nov 22, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 26, 2020 under application number EP20713291A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Aug 22, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 21, 2024 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| NUTRICIA | Aug 21, 2024 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP2296494 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006188614 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010027259 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016163882 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013052297 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016219915 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016163881 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101766225 |
| OPPOSITION | CN109662150 |
| OPPOSITION | DE1109991 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011144214 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013009185 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015000788 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016163881 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019160416 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020200989 |
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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