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The patent EP3474820 was granted to Novo Nordisk on Feb 7, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 24, 2018 under application number EP18756449A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
A pharmaceutical formulation for parenteral administration of semaglutide that combines semaglutide with no phenol. The formulation maintains semaglutide stability through the absence of phenol while achieving effective drug delivery through parenteral administration. The formulation provides a pH range of 6.0-10.0, which is suitable for semaglutide stability, and contains no preservatives. The formulation can be used for diabetes management and obesity treatment.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADALVO | Nov 7, 2024 | CASALPRIM CASTELLA | ADMISSIBLE |
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Nov 7, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Nov 7, 2024 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| POLPHARMA | Nov 7, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Nov 7, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Nov 7, 2024 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Nov 6, 2024 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| MAIWALD | Nov 6, 2024 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006097537 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006097537 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014060472 |
| OPPOSITION | CN105963257 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03002136 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006097537 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012080471 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012112626 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013037690 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013139694 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013167455 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014005858 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014060472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014202780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015000942 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015155151 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016111971 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2018055539 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019038412 |
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