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The patent EP3135287 was granted to Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha on Nov 20, 2024. The application was filed on Apr 24, 2015 under application number EP15783124A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Aug 20, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| MANSKE | Aug 20, 2025 | WISCHMEYER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Aug 19, 2025 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP4918630B |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH02223522 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JPH09202728 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012043709 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2441753 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2606886 |
| SEARCH | EP2606886 |
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Translation of priority document
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