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The patent EP3138916 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Jun 19, 2019. The application was filed on May 25, 2012 under application number EP16193340A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALNEVA AUSTRIA | Mar 16, 2020 | SCRIPT | ADMISSIBLE |
| VALNEVA AUSTRIA | Mar 16, 2020 | SCRIPT INTELLECTUAL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4235877 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4751180 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4935233 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0061762 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0173030 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9612802 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2753352 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0061762 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010017383 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011060431 |
| SEARCH | WO0061762 |
| SEARCH | WO2010017383 |
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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