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The patent EP3278665 was granted to Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland on Sep 9, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 29, 2010 under application number EP17168056A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Jun 9, 2021 | - | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2003195246 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006134178 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008200547 |
| OPPOSITION | US6193999 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010127103 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010147994 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013100089 |
| SEARCH | US2006134178 |
| SEARCH | US2008200547 |
| SEARCH | US6193999 |
| SEARCH | WO2010147994 |
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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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Abstract
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Request for grant of a European patent
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