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The patent EP3209783 was granted to Fondazione Telethon on Nov 24, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 23, 2015 under application number EP15794644A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR H ULRICH DORRIES | Aug 24, 2022 | COOLEY UK | ADMISSIBLE |
| JAMES POOLE | Aug 24, 2022 | KILBURN & STRODE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0179518 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9805635 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9807859 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9809985 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9941397 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03072788 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002160940 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007059795 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007192880 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012207744 |
| OPPOSITION | US8450107 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03072788 |
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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