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The patent EP3165220 was granted to Merck Sharp & Dohme on Nov 13, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 2, 2005 under application number EP16198994A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE MBB | Jan 3, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Dec 17, 2019 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO03035077 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1904067 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03035077 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03086319 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006060681 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006060730 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012147101 |
| SEARCH | US2004002485 |
| SEARCH | US6369094 |
| SEARCH | WO0185700 |
| SEARCH | WO03035077 |
| SEARCH | WO2006060711 |
| SEARCH | WO2006060712 |
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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Refund of fees
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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Request for grant of a European patent
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