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The patent EP3666313 was granted to Bracco Diagnostics on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 11, 2009 under application number EP20155594A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE | Jun 12, 2024 | PIOTROWICZ | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | CA2664760 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0310148 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007140958 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007213848 |
| OPPOSITION | US4137913 |
| OPPOSITION | US5395320 |
| OPPOSITION | US6558125 |
| OPPOSITION | US7204797 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006067555 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006129301 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008028165 |
| SEARCH | FR2867084 |
| SEARCH | US2007213848 |
| SEARCH | US4585941 |
| SEARCH | WO2006129301 |
| SEARCH | WO2007071022 |
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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