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The patent EP3342782 was granted to Xencor on Aug 17, 2022. The application was filed on May 5, 2005 under application number EP17202924A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES POOLE | May 17, 2023 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
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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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French translation of claims
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German translation of the claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Intention to grant (signatures)
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Text intended for grant (clean copy)
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Document concerning representation
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Claims
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Description
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Communication from the Examining Division
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Annex to the communication
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Reply to Written Opinion prepared by the EPO
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Search started
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Refund of fees
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(Electronic) Receipt
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Claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Invitation to file claims
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Abstract
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Converted Sequence Listing
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