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The patent EP3219340 was granted to Baxter on Jan 2, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 7, 2010 under application number EP17168783A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE | Oct 2, 2019 | NORDMEYER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20080170184 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090431458 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20090469371 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2320971 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003220598 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007276328 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009113335 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009094184 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009134881 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010006131 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010135078 |
| SEARCH | EP1449548 |
| SEARCH | EP1872814 |
| SEARCH | US2001040127 |
| SEARCH | US2006241543 |
| SEARCH | US5423750 |
| SEARCH | WO2008106191 |
| SEARCH | WO2009134879 |
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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