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The patent EP3041476 was granted to Adare I on Jan 25, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 5, 2014 under application number EP14842811A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR FALK PHARMA | Jul 22, 2020 | LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2003115500 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003215500 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005232988 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011041509 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2010215753 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011081411 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011097401 |
| OPPOSITION | US6596311 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004091585 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009064457 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009086046 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010144865 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011041509 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015035114 |
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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