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The patent EP3199146 was granted to Nanjing Luye Pharmaceutical on Jul 17, 2019. The application was originally filed on Apr 10, 2012 under application number EP16179390A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALKERMES PHARMA IRELAND | Apr 17, 2020 | ATKINS | ADMISSIBLE |
| AERA | Apr 14, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN101653422 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN1137756 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101653422 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0058481 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2701687 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008142153 |
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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