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The patent EP3265570 was granted to Autolus on Jul 23, 2025. The application was filed on Mar 1, 2016 under application number EP16709502A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET DIXON | Feb 4, 2022 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006007539 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007095201 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009014726 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011067553 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO9705266 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006007539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009014726 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011067553 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016030690 |
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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