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The patent EP4172301 was granted to Carlsberg on Jul 24, 2024. The application was filed on Jun 29, 2021 under application number EP21737438A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON KNOWLES | Apr 24, 2025 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2018001882 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2012217430 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007097089 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015005378 |
| OPPOSITION | CN110846238 |
| OPPOSITION | CN110951633 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007020992 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007097089 |
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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