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The patent EP3566696 was granted to Geneora Pharma Shijiazhuang on Oct 7, 2020. The application was originally filed on Apr 10, 2012 under application number EP19176691A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALKERMES PHARMA IRELAND | Jul 7, 2021 | ATKINS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CN101653422 |
| DESCRIPTION | CN1137756 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101653422 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0058481 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008142153 |
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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French translation of claims
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Amended claims with annotations
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Refund of fees
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Information on Search Strategy
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Communication to designated inventor
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Abstract
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Claims
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Description
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Designation of inventor
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Letter concerning search matters
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Request for grant of a European patent
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