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The patent EP3611169 was granted to Bayer on Jul 21, 2021. The application was filed on May 30, 2016 under application number EP19194723A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE SIMONE & PARTNERS | Apr 20, 2022 | PACE NAPOLEONE | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0836485 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1931673 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP2457914 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2007202047 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5560903 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5650133 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5679810 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5866562 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0151095 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006136460 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9531444 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9732862 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2274132 |
| OPPOSITION | DE19652386 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2457594 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002052354 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007202407 |
| OPPOSITION | US7294615 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0151095 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002873 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012059576 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014124943 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9732862 |
| SEARCH | US2007202047 |
| SEARCH | WO9732862 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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French translation of claims
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