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The patent EP3246017 was granted to Amgen on Mar 24, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 27, 2014 under application number EP17160312A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADALVO | Dec 22, 2021 | SLAVIK | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Dec 22, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| SYNTHON | Dec 22, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Dec 21, 2021 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011014707 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2399604 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007040711 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012170955 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013071262 |
| SEARCH | WO2011014707 |
| SEARCH | WO2015154031 |
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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