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The patent EP3075816 was granted to JNC on May 23, 2018. The application was filed on Jan 15, 2010 under application number EP15198447A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK PATENT | Feb 25, 2019 | RUSSELL | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1889894 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2003307720 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2004131704 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2005035986 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2006133619 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH02503441 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07101900 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS59176221 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3660505 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101144944 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1889894 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2053113 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3075816 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003222245 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004011996 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008011984 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009103011 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009109392 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009268150 |
| OPPOSITION | US6558758 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008018248 |
| SEARCH | EP1889894 |
| SEARCH | EP2053113 |
| SEARCH | EP2677018 |
| SEARCH | JP2004131704 |
| SEARCH | US2004011996 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Information on Search Strategy
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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Communication to designated inventor
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Abstract
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Claims
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Designation of inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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