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The patent EP3272738 was granted to Incyte on Nov 13, 2024. The application was filed on Jan 14, 2010 under application number EP17175031A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Aug 12, 2025 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| KARO | Aug 12, 2025 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US13808208 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007135461 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2985589 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4402832 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4498991 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5630943 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6136198 |
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| DESCRIPTION | US6413419 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6712973 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007043677 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008013925 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008082198 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9851391 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007135461 |
| EXAMINATION | US2008261921 |
| EXAMINATION | US5630943 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007070514 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2007117494 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009114512 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008261921 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007070514 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007117494 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008064157 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008124849 |
| SEARCH | US2008261921 |
| SEARCH | WO2007070514 |
| SEARCH | WO2007117494 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Partial European search report
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Invitation to file claims
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Abstract
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning search matters
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Request for grant of a European patent
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