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The patent EP3319996 was granted to Genmab on Jan 3, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 1, 2016 under application number EP16733969A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET DIXON | Oct 3, 2024 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANOFI | Oct 3, 2024 | LAVOIX | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1870459 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5731168 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8586713 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO02100348 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2004035607 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007110205 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008119353 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009089004 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011131746 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011147986 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012143524 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013088259 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013136186 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009080251 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008052933 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011131746 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013088259 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013136186 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1870459 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2522724 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010331527 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014066599 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008052933 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010151792 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013088259 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013136186 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014049003 |
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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