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The patent EP3461478 was granted to Rani Therapeutics on Apr 22, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 23, 2010 under application number EP18191328A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO NORDISK | Jan 21, 2021 | POTTER CLARKSON | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20090556524 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004253304 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005267414 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011079302 |
| SEARCH | US2004253304 |
| SEARCH | US2008255543 |
| SEARCH | WO2004058041 |
| SEARCH | WO2009041525 |
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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