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The patent EP3300658 was granted to Abbott on Jan 17, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 11, 2012 under application number EP17182379A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIBIO TECHNOLOGY | Jul 12, 2024 | SIMMONS & SIMMONS MUNICH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010198034 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010230285 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011213225 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5593852 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6134461 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6175752 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6284478 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6329161 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6565509 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6990366 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004133164 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008255440 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007002189 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010091005 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011025549 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011119896 |
| SEARCH | US2004133164 |
| SEARCH | US2008255440 |
| SEARCH | US2010081908 |
| SEARCH | WO2011119896 |
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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Notification of forthcoming publication
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