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The patent EP3153196 was granted to Sanofi Aventis Deutschland on Jan 11, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 5, 2012 under application number EP16195290A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARKER BRETTELL | Oct 11, 2023 | BARKER BRETTELL | WITHDRAWN |
| YPSOMED | Oct 4, 2023 | EUGSTER | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2011001161 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012053528 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012203186 |
| OPPOSITION | US5925032 |
| OPPOSITION | US7955303 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007083115 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010097116 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010136076 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010136078 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010147553 |
| OTHER | WO2007083115 |
| SEARCH | US3144178 |
| SEARCH | US4931040 |
| SEARCH | US5078698 |
| SEARCH | US5451214 |
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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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Request for grant of a European patent
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