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The patent EP3137186 was granted to Novo Nordisk on Jan 27, 2021. The application was filed on Apr 30, 2015 under application number EP15722478A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUROPEAN OPPOSITIONS | Oct 27, 2021 | LEE | - |
| GLAXOSMITHKLINE | Oct 26, 2021 | KIM | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP2695620 |
| EXAMINATION | US4939176 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP0374625 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1506810 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010048192 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0374625 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1506810 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2695620 |
| OPPOSITION | RU2356559 |
| OPPOSITION | US4939176 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02096215 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010048192 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013050104 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014141150 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014186350 |
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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