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The patent EP2941251 was granted to Arog Pharmaceuticals on Mar 7, 2018. The application was filed on Oct 14, 2013 under application number EP13869984A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEXAL PHARMA | Dec 7, 2018 | KRAUS & LEDERER | ADMISSIBLE |
| HEXAL PHARMA | Dec 7, 2018 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004049032 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0232861 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO03024969 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03035009 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03037347 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03057690 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03099771 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004005281 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004016597 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004018419 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004039782 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004043389 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004046120 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004058749 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9916755 |
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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