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The patent EP3432890 was granted to Bter on Jul 12, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 22, 2017 under application number EP17713236A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERBONIS ANIMAL HEALTH | Apr 12, 2024 | STRAUS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US5776461 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007066355 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1782701 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013280351 |
| OPPOSITION | US5776461 |
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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Published international application - A1
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