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The patent EP3203840 was granted to Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated on Aug 5, 2020. The application was filed on Oct 6, 2015 under application number EP15849396A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | May 5, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
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