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The patent EP4030921 was granted to Nestle on Feb 21, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 15, 2020 under application number EP20768623A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIESLANDCAMPINA NEDERLAND | Nov 20, 2024 | FRIESLANDCAMPINA DEPARTMENT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1455585 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6312755 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN104472852B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2018317513 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005053436 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006058083 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2018202636 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0604684 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03055322 |
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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