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The patent EP3656765 was granted to Grnenthal on Apr 14, 2021. The application was filed on Jul 22, 2011 under application number EP19214275A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Jan 14, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | WITHDRAWN |
| PAJARO | Jan 14, 2022 | BIRD & BIRD | WITHDRAWN |
| MSN LABORATORIES PVT | Jan 13, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| INSUD PHARMA SL | Jan 13, 2022 | AERA | WITHDRAWN |
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Jan 13, 2022 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | WITHDRAWN |
| G L PHARMA | Apr 15, 2021 | SONN PATENTANWALTE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0693475 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1439829 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0693475 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3377049 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03035053 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006002886 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007128412 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008012047 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008128739 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012010316 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012051246 |
| SEARCH | EP0693475 |
| SEARCH | WO02067651 |
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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