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The patent EP3470397 was granted to Fibrogen on Dec 29, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 15, 2013 under application number EP18189607A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Crystalline forms of the drug compound [(4-hydroxy-1-methyl-7-phenoxy-isoquinoline-3-carbonyl)-amino]-acetic acid (Compound A) for treating conditions associated with hypoxia, anemia, and ischemia. The disclosure provides specific crystal structures of Compound A and salts, as well as amorphous forms. These crystalline forms can be used to make pharmaceuticals for treating conditions like anemia, ischemia, and hypoxia disorders.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Sep 29, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Sep 28, 2022 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Sep 28, 2022 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2006276477 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007004627 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007259960 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4558006 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4667016 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7323475 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005118836 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1819607 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2872488 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004254215 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012067219 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013068297 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013083256 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012097331 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013013609 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014014835 |
| SEARCH | US2004254215 |
| SEARCH | WO2013013609 |
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