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The patent EP2197287 was granted to Compagnie Gervais Danone on Mar 12, 2025. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2008 under application number EP08858623A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Oct 8, 2020 | PLOUGMANN VINGTOFT | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| OPPOSITION | WO0101785 |
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