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The patent EP3031466 was granted to D Matrix on Nov 28, 2018. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2005 under application number EP15195734A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH THERAPEUTICS | Aug 28, 2019 | POTTER CLARKSON | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20010778200 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20040877068 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20040968790 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20050674612 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004242469 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5670483 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5955343 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2005014615 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006116524 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1879606 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2008509090 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006116524 |
| OTHER | EP1879606 |
| OTHER | WO2005014615 |
| OTHER | WO2006116524 |
| SEARCH | WO02062961 |
| SEARCH | WO03084980 |
| SEARCH | WO03096972 |
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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