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The patent EP2859891 was granted to Professional Dietetics on Oct 6, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 7, 2014 under application number EP14187915A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NUTRICIA | Nov 19, 2018 | NEDERLANDSCH OCTROOIBUREAU | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007048522 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011064297 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005256042 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004103383 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011064297 |
| SEARCH | WO2011064297 |
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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