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The patent EP3318259 was granted to Astellas Pharma on Jan 11, 2023. The application was filed on Jul 1, 2016 under application number EP16821324A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Oct 11, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Oct 10, 2023 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2014501770 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010128659 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015119122 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2428508 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013273161 |
| OPPOSITION | US8969336 |
| OPPOSITION | US9755832 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010128659 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015119122 |
| SEARCH | EP2428508 |
| SEARCH | JP2014501770 |
| SEARCH | US2013273161 |
| SEARCH | WO2010128659 |
| SEARCH | WO2015119122 |
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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