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The patent EP3256125 was granted to Actelion Pharmaceuticals on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 10, 2015 under application number EP15807916A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Oct 26, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Oct 21, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005054215 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008062376 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009115954 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010046835 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2014027330 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009115954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009115954 |
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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