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The patent EP3359229 was granted to Tecpharma Licensing on Mar 12, 2025. The application was filed on Aug 18, 2016 under application number EP16757813A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANOFI AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND | Feb 16, 2023 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006102678 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009140782 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2013160152 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015071354 |
| EXAMINATION | US2007095160 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102012112297 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006152364 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2012280815 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US3126004 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014183226 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102012112297 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2190506 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006152364 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007095160 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012280815 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009140782 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010056712 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014183226 |
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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English translation of the claims
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Communication to designated inventor
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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