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The patent EP3352768 was granted to Intercept Pharmaceuticals on Nov 2, 2022. The application was filed on Sep 21, 2016 under application number EP16849506A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDOZ | Aug 1, 2023 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Jul 27, 2023 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jul 25, 2023 | VON KAUFFMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2014057886 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2014371190 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7786102 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7932244 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7994352 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008002573 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014057886 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014206657 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2014371190 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015075557 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1392714 |
| OPPOSITION | US2014371190 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02072598 |
| SEARCH | WO2008002573 |
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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