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The patent EP3122892 was granted to Synthace on Aug 4, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 24, 2015 under application number EP15770137A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH | May 3, 2022 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2009047179 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013260419 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6311095 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009047179 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009089247 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010082132 |
| OPPOSITION | US6311095 |
| OPPOSITION | US6326147 |
| SEARCH | US6311095 |
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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