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Patent No. EP3358961 (titled "Process For Micronizing Coffee Particles") was filed by Nestec on Oct 4, 2016. The application was issued on Apr 29, 2020.

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 |
|---|---|---|
| KONINKLIJKE DOUWE EGBERTS | Jan 29, 2021 | BOULT WADE TENNANT |
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