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The patent EP3628319 was granted to Salix Pharmaceuticals on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 2, 2009 under application number EP19207534A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE | Nov 14, 2024 | BRAND MURRAY FULLER | ADMISSIBLE |
| CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG | Nov 14, 2024 | CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOLLATZ | Nov 14, 2024 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Nov 13, 2024 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 12, 2024 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| HGF | Nov 4, 2024 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP20050004635 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20060658702 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20070873841 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20100031329 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0161534 |
| DESCRIPTION | IT1154655 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7045620 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2350096 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009108814 |
| SEARCH | WO2009108814 |
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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