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The patent EP3495005 was granted to Baxter on Jan 24, 2024. The application was filed on Mar 11, 2014 under application number EP18199168A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND | Oct 20, 2021 | HERRMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20070773623 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20070773824 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2009143723 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2011197971 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5925011 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5989423 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7198611 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7208092 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7867214 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7922686 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2331165 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011120035 |
| OPPOSITION | US4747822 |
| OPPOSITION | US5015389 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0057935 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005066872 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010135078 |
| SEARCH | JP2003108668 |
| SEARCH | US4560472 |
| SEARCH | WO2010006126 |
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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