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The patent EP3045164 was granted to Alcon Research on Apr 15, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 17, 2010 under application number EP16159225A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Jan 15, 2021 | GILL JENNINGS & EVERY | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5505953 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5603929 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5631287 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5653972 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5811466 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5849792 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6011062 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6143799 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6365636 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6503497 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6849253 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2722035 |
| OPPOSITION | US5505953 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008036847 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010148190 |
| SEARCH | US5505953 |
| SEARCH | US6011062 |
| SEARCH | WO2008002118 |
| SEARCH | WO9852579 |
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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