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The patent EP2844667 was granted to Biocon on May 30, 2018. The application was filed on Mar 13, 2013 under application number EP13734158A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Feb 28, 2019 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009039409 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009114110 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011109789 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9833914 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0158957 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009027471 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011109789 |
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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Refund of fees
Appeal
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