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The patent EP3405197 was granted to LEO Pharma on Sep 6, 2023. The application was filed on Jan 20, 2017 under application number EP17701828A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VENNER SHIPLEY | Jun 6, 2024 | RUSSELL | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2813228 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013302298 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2460806 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2813228 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013302298 |
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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Request for entry into the European phase
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