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The patent EP3453387 was granted to Novartis on Jun 3, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2009 under application number EP18201062A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Mar 3, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | WITHDRAWN |
| LABORATORIOS LICONSA | Mar 3, 2021 | DR SCHON | WITHDRAWN |
| VON SEEBACH | Mar 3, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | WITHDRAWN |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 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009115954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010072703 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010075239 |
| SEARCH | WO2009115954 |
| SEARCH | WO2009155475 |
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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