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The patent EP2785702 was granted to Sandoz on Jan 22, 2020. The application was filed on Nov 28, 2012 under application number EP12791764A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".
Crystalline dapagliflozin hydrate that has improved physical and/or biological characteristics which may assist in the manufacture or formulation of the active compound, to the purity levels and uniformity required for regulatory approval. The crystalline form comprises two encapsulated polyols, each containing one or more methanol, a solvent, or a mixture of solvents.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK TRADING MYLAN | Oct 22, 2020 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO03099836 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008002824 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008116179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008002824 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007028814 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008002824 |
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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