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The patent EP3426226 was granted to Ursapharm Arzneimittel on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 7, 2017 under application number EP17709641A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITOP | Feb 3, 2023 | HEIDE | ADMISSIBLE |
| BAUSCH LOMB IRELAND | Feb 2, 2023 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| PHARMA STULLN | Jun 9, 2022 | GREINER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | DE102014007423 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0671161 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2214658 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE102014007423 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005089500 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03049747 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO03053452 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102014007423 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102016203696 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005043271 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005089500 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03049747 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03053452 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015177353 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017153415 |
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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