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Preservative Free Bimatoprost And Timolol Solutions - EP3431074

The patent EP3431074 was granted to Allergan on Jan 19, 2022. The application was filed on Jul 28, 2011 under application number EP18182158A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

EP3431074

ALLERGAN
Application Number
EP18182158A
Filing Date
Jul 28, 2011
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 17, 2021
Publication Date
Jan 19, 2022
External Links
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Patent Summary

Preservative-free eye drops containing bimatoprost and timolol for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension without the side effects of benzalkonium chloride preservative. The formulations aim to improve efficacy, patient compliance, and reduce ocular surface disease compared to preserved bimatoprost drops. The preservative-free drops avoid issues like hyperemia, irritation, corneal erosion, dryness, and discharge associated with benzalkonium chloride. The absence of the preservative allows use by sensitive patients and avoids contact lens absorption issues.

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Patent Oppositions (6)

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CompanyOpposition DateRepresentativeOpposition Status
GENERICS UKOct 19, 2022ELKINGTON AND FIFEADMISSIBLE
MAIWALDOct 19, 2022MAIWALDADMISSIBLE
SIFIOct 19, 2022CATTANEOWITHDRAWN
BAUSCH LOMB IRELANDOct 18, 2022MAIWALDADMISSIBLE
STADA ARZNEIMITTELOct 17, 2022KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBBADMISSIBLE
WACHTERSHAUSER & HARTZ PATENTANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB BLODIGOct 11, 2022-WITHDRAWN

Patent Citations (17) New

Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.

Citation PhasePublication Number
DESCRIPTIONUS20020153043
OPPOSITIONEP0182158
OPPOSITIONEP1818215
OPPOSITIONEP2127638
OPPOSITIONEP2598118
OPPOSITIONFR2918891
OPPOSITIONUS2004082660
OPPOSITIONUS2010210720
OPPOSITIONUS368685
OPPOSITIONWO02096432
OPPOSITIONWO2006101839
OPPOSITIONWO2009064327
OPPOSITIONWO2012015998
OPPOSITIONWO9517152
OTHEREP2598118
SEARCHEP2127638
SEARCHFR2918891

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