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The patent EP3397755 was granted to Novartis on Nov 6, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 27, 2016 under application number EP16829368A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| STRAWMAN | Aug 1, 2025 | HASELTINE LAKE KEMPNER | - |
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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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