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The patent EP4102974 was granted to Lantmnnen Unibake Holding on Oct 23, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 12, 2021 under application number EP21705923A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVOZYMES | Jul 22, 2025 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN101461392 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2018177202 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013028071 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2016005452 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2019238423 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9101088 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2020086430 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2020182879 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2018177202 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014161876 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2016005452 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2019238423 |
| OPPOSITION | US2018177202 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016005452 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019238423 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Examination started
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Note on telephone consultation
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