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The patent EP3432916 was granted to Allergan on Aug 14, 2019. The application was filed on Sep 13, 2017 under application number EP17777119A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPSEN PHARMA | May 12, 2020 | PLASSERAUD | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2010203559 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2010233802 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7354740 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP2692350 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2016250302 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007041664 |
| OPPOSITION | AU2009339292B |
| OPPOSITION | EP2679217 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2692350 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007134199 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0158472 |
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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Amended claims with annotations
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