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The patent EP3287123 was granted to Grnenthal on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Mar 2, 2012 under application number EP17189271A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABOMED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPAMY | Jan 22, 2021 | ROUKOUNAS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007128412 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02067651 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03035053 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006002886 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007128412 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007128413 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008110323 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009067703 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009092601 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02067651 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008110323 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008128740 |
| OTHER | WO02067651 |
| OTHER | WO2008110323 |
| SEARCH | US2010272815 |
| SEARCH | WO02067651 |
| SEARCH | WO2007128412 |
| SEARCH | WO2008110323 |
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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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Abstract
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