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The patent EP2861072 was granted to Therapeuticsmd on Oct 18, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 18, 2013 under application number EP13806855A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIECK | Jul 18, 2024 | FUCHS PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| ARISTO PHARMA | Jul 16, 2024 | GILLE HRABAL PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009318558 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010136105 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6294192 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03077923 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0955042 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011312928 |
| OPPOSITION | US4900734 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013078422 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013192251 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9740823 |
| SEARCH | US2003077297 |
| SEARCH | US2011312928 |
| SEARCH | US4900734 |
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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