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The patent EP3003485 was granted to The A Milk on May 15, 2019. The application was filed on May 30, 2014 under application number EP14804528A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARLA FOODS AMBA | Feb 17, 2020 | GUARDIAN CONSULTING IS | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Feb 13, 2020 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0100047 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004030690 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008041219 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003221202 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006280802 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0219832 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004030690 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9636239 |
| SEARCH | AU2004206984 |
| SEARCH | NZ306584 |
| SEARCH | NZ516712 |
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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