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The patent EP3226842 was granted to Aragon Pharmaceuticals on Nov 25, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 3, 2015 under application number EP15817642A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Aug 25, 2021 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| ALFRED E TIEFENBACHER | Aug 24, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013184681 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013152342 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015023710 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015118015 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013345320 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02080902 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013152342 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013184681 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014113260 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014167428 |
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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