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The patent EP3542635 was granted to Arla Foods Amba on Oct 6, 2021. The application was filed on Nov 16, 2015 under application number EP19174111A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPAGNIE GERVAIS DANONE | Jul 6, 2022 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102012216990 |
| DESCRIPTION | DE19950240 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008305235 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5217741 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6605311 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007110411 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008063115 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010120199 |
| OPPOSITION | CN102550669 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008305235 |
| OPPOSITION | US5217741 |
| OPPOSITION | US6605311 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005041677 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006034857 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007110411 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008063115 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010120199 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016075332 |
| SEARCH | EP0250623 |
| SEARCH | EP0485663 |
| SEARCH | US5882705 |
| SEARCH | WO0197629 |
| SEARCH | WO2011015443 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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