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The patent EP3248600 was granted to Abraxis Bioscience on Jun 24, 2020. The application was originally filed on Feb 21, 2006 under application number EP17165979A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Apr 24, 2020 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Apr 9, 2020 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | US2004143004 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005004002 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006003931 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006013819 |
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| DESCRIPTION | US6096331 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6506405 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6537579 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6566405 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0064437 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005000900 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005117978 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005117986 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0577215 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0797988 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1632259 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0071079 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0189522 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005030171 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9503036 |
| SEARCH | WO0189522 |
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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