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The patent EP3653223 was granted to Rani Therapeutics on Aug 25, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 27, 2012 under application number EP19203957A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVO NORDISK | May 25, 2022 | POTTER CLARKSON | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20100978233 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20100978301 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1980290 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004253304 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006167339 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007010709 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011079302 |
| SEARCH | EP1980290 |
| SEARCH | US2008275430 |
| SEARCH | WO2006077528 |
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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