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The patent EP3187219 was granted to Allergan on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 2, 2009 under application number EP17155371A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERZ PHARMA | Jan 22, 2021 | WALLINGER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US5792099 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0838229 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1051988 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1923086 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002010433 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002151843 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004220532 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008033347 |
| OPPOSITION | US4240423 |
| OPPOSITION | US4240426 |
| OPPOSITION | US5792099 |
| OPPOSITION | US5951528 |
| OPPOSITION | US5964737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008019265 |
| OTHER | EP1051988 |
| OTHER | US5792099 |
| SEARCH | EP1051988 |
| SEARCH | EP1923086 |
| SEARCH | US2002010433 |
| SEARCH | US2004220532 |
| SEARCH | US2008033347 |
| SEARCH | US4240423 |
| SEARCH | US4240426 |
| SEARCH | WO2008019265 |
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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Abstract
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