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The patent EP3498262 was granted to Aptissen on Sep 1, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 2, 2008 under application number EP19156054A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABORATOIRES VIVACY | May 31, 2022 | TRIPOZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP1732620 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1968711 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2152329 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003203030 |
| OPPOSITION | US5079236 |
| OPPOSITION | US5972909 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004073759 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006067608 |
| SEARCH | EP0297860 |
| SEARCH | EP0499164 |
| SEARCH | FR2865737 |
| SEARCH | GB2196255 |
| SEARCH | US2003203030 |
| SEARCH | US5095037 |
| SEARCH | US5972909 |
| SEARCH | WO2005097226 |
| SEARCH | WO2006067608 |
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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