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The patent EP3332028 was granted to Ares Genetics on Jan 6, 2021. The application was filed on Aug 5, 2016 under application number EP16751551A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORENS PATENTBYRA | Sep 29, 2021 | NORENS PATENTBYRA | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006097232 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012027302 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2012106432 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2013142378 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006097232 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012027302 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012106432 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013142378 |
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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