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The patent EP3634463 was granted to Aurinia Pharmaceuticals on Jan 10, 2024. The application was filed on May 11, 2018 under application number EP18798594A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALENICUM HEALTH SLU | Jun 27, 2024 | GALENICUM HEALTH SLU | ADMISSIBLE |
| BOTTI & FERRARI | Jun 26, 2024 | BOTTI & FERRARI | ADMISSIBLE |
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Jun 26, 2024 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| MAIWALD | Jun 26, 2024 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jun 26, 2024 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6998385 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7060672 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7332472 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7429562 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7829533 |
| OPPOSITION | US10286036 |
| OPPOSITION | US201762541612P |
| OPPOSITION | US7332472 |
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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