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The patent EP3595667 was granted to Alfasigma on Dec 20, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 12, 2018 under application number EP18713553A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLPHARMA | Sep 20, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| BOTTI & FERRARI | Sep 17, 2024 | BOTTI & FERRARI | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Sep 17, 2024 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US8563545 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2015117980 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015117980 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2015117981 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017012770 |
| OPPOSITION | US2016376269 |
| OPPOSITION | US9382247 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03032954 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015117980 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2015117981 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017012770 |
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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