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The patent EP3012255 was granted to Taiho Pharmaceutical on Oct 13, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2014 under application number EP14814354A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Jul 13, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0056337 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0134162 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007122812 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008001502 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9630346 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN103788075 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9630346 |
| SEARCH | EP0763529 |
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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French translation of claims
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Matter concerning the application
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Payment submission rejected
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Amended description with annotations
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Description
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Amended claims with annotations
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Annex to the communication
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Information on Search Strategy
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Supplementary European search report
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Search started
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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