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The patent EP3127427 was granted to Novartis on Jan 8, 2020. The application was filed on May 27, 2010 under application number EP16183711A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Oct 8, 2020 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| ZENTIVA KS | Oct 8, 2020 | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5766581 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0189457 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03098992 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008136843 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0189457 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008136843 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010045310 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010129738 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010138656 |
| SEARCH | WO2008136843 |
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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Refund of fees
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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