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The patent EP3334828 was granted to Curevac on Oct 28, 2020. The application was filed on Aug 4, 2016 under application number EP16750759A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRAWMAN | Jul 28, 2021 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Jul 28, 2021 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | CN104278055 |
| OPPOSITION | CN104278055 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1781800 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007254342 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010184158 |
| OPPOSITION | US9365641 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007036366 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015024667 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015071295 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017025447 |
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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