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The patent EP3409274 was granted to Novartis on Nov 20, 2019. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2009 under application number EP18179301A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Aug 18, 2020 | - | WITHDRAWN |
| VON SEEBACH | Aug 18, 2020 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0627406 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0218395 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03097028 |
| SEARCH | WO2006058316 |
| SEARCH | WO2009115954 |
| SEARCH | WO2010072703 |
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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