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The patent EP3542843 was granted to Becton on May 4, 2022. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2012 under application number EP19173304A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSPICOS PS | Jun 24, 2022 | INSPICOS PS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2008221530 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009254043 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004260247 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005177116 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007016143 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011068531 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012017036 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2013116951 |
| SEARCH | US2005113765 |
| SEARCH | US2007244436 |
| SEARCH | US2008027397 |
| SEARCH | US2008195057 |
| SEARCH | WO0110484 |
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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