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The patent EP3336183 was granted to Danisco on Apr 9, 2025. The application was filed on Mar 11, 2014 under application number EP18151284A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| NOVOZYMES | Feb 10, 2022 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
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