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The patent EP3133070 was granted to Genzyme on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 24, 2010 under application number EP16175117A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE | May 14, 2020 | BRAND MURRAY FULLER | ADMISSIBLE |
| HETERO LABS | May 14, 2020 | ZBM PATENTS APS | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | May 13, 2020 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5916911 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5945442 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5952370 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6030995 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6051598 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7253185 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03008399 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008150486 |
| SEARCH | WO2008150486 |
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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