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The patent EP3007695 was granted to Akebia Therapeutics on Feb 7, 2024. The application was filed on Jun 4, 2014 under application number EP14811317A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDOZ | Nov 6, 2024 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007299086 |
| EXAMINATION | WO03053997 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007299086 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012309977 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014057892 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007299086 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014200773 |
| SEARCH | US2007299086 |
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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Examination started
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Converted Sequence Listing
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Published international application - A2
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