Patent No. EP2996966 (titled "A Beverage Preparation System, A Capsule And A Method For Forming A Beverage") was filed by Koninklijke Douwe Egberts on May 16, 2014. The application was issued on Jan 6, 2021.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative |
|---|---|---|
| NESTLE | Oct 5, 2021 | SANTARELLI |
| DELICA | Oct 5, 2021 | HEPP WENGER RYFFEL |
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