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The patent EP3035958 was granted to Boehringer Ingelheim on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on Aug 20, 2014 under application number EP14761742A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEVA SANTE ANIMALE | Jul 26, 2023 | CABINET BECKER ET ASSOCIES | ADMISSIBLE |
| VIRBAC | Jul 25, 2023 | GEVERS & ORES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2011305725 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2909462 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006072065 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008076915 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | CN103122352 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011116094 |
| OPPOSITION | CN103122352 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2657333 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006072065 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011116094 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012083837 |
| OTHER | EP2657333 |
| OTHER | EP3035958 |
| OTHER | WO2012083837 |
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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