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The patent EP3300601 was granted to Celator Pharmaceuticals on Jan 12, 2022. The application was filed on Feb 15, 2008 under application number EP17200498A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Oct 12, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Oct 11, 2022 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Oct 11, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007076117 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004152632 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005102359 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007076117 |
| SEARCH | US2004152632 |
| SEARCH | WO2005102359 |
| SEARCH | WO2007076117 |
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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