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The patent EP3318255 was granted to Amarin Pharmaceuticals Ireland on Mar 10, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 15, 2010 under application number EP17187534A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COOKE | Dec 10, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOFFMANN EITLE | Dec 8, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Nov 24, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US20071191467 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007191467 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0044361 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008045465 |
| SEARCH | US2007191467 |
| SEARCH | WO0044361 |
| SEARCH | WO2008045465 |
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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