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The patent EP3275871 was granted to Nippon Shinyaku on Jan 15, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 25, 2010 under application number EP17186415A. 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 | Oct 15, 2020 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO02088084 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009107736 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009154246 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009157396 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009157397 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009157398 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1400518 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02088084 |
| SEARCH | EP1400518 |
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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Description
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