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The patent EP2785349 was granted to Astrazeneca on Nov 9, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 30, 2012 under application number EP12795842A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jul 14, 2020 | LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0100172 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006124118 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009047563 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010092371 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9320097 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009047563 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010092371 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009047563 |
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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