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The patent EP3283058 was granted to Novartis on Nov 16, 2022. The application was filed on Apr 14, 2016 under application number EP16718020A. 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 | Aug 16, 2023 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| ADALVO | Aug 15, 2023 | SLAVIK | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Aug 15, 2023 | 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 | WO2010020675 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012064805 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2742940 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012064805 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014097125 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2742940 |
| OPPOSITION | US5885617 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012064805 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014097125 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016166703 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2022064805 |
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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