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The patent EP3366775 was granted to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals on Aug 6, 2025. The application was filed on Nov 16, 2012 under application number EP17209680A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWA SWEDEN | Jan 27, 2023 | AWA SWEDEN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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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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Request for further processing
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Maintenance of the application
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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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(Electronic) Receipt
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Claims
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Invitation to file claims
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Abstract
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Converted Sequence Listing
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