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The patent EP3222272 was granted to Ferring on Nov 3, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 29, 2011 under application number EP17169328A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVER VALINJECT | Aug 1, 2022 | SONN PATENTANWALTE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009122285 |
| OPPOSITION | US6333313 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004030524 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004078147 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008042452 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008150305 |
| SEARCH | US2001027177 |
| SEARCH | WO2008150305 |
| SEARCH | WO9501185 |
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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Modified abstract
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