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The patent EP3536311 was granted to Sandoz on Dec 22, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 22, 2017 under application number EP19170192A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFASIGMA | Sep 22, 2022 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
| ALFASIGMA | Sep 22, 2022 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1557421 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1698630 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1557421 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006094737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011107970 |
| SEARCH | US2008262012 |
| SEARCH | US9018225 |
| SEARCH | WO2014091432 |
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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