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The patent EP3631454 was granted to Bristol Myers Squibb on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on May 30, 2018 under application number EP18735009A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | Jun 13, 2024 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
| ROTH | Jun 3, 2024 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORF | WITHDRAWN |
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