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The patent EP3211057 was granted to UDC Ireland on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 1, 2004 under application number EP17163955A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK PATENT | Aug 18, 2020 | FEAUX DE LACROIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6303231 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6653654 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03093283 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1683804 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005042444 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005042550 |
| SEARCH | EP1623973 |
| SEARCH | JP2003123981 |
| SEARCH | US2002055014 |
| SEARCH | WO03093283 |
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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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for grant of a European patent
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