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The patent EP3555064 was granted to Pfizer on Mar 1, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 1, 2017 under application number EP17817174A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET DIXON | Aug 23, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US3773919 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4485045 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4544545 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5013556 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010022055 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004127504 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011143365 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003162790 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004127504 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008280933 |
| OPPOSITION | US2012028959 |
| OPPOSITION | US5714498 |
| OPPOSITION | US5780475 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011143365 |
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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