The weekly litigation news digest is live. Subscribe now
The patent EP3699162 was granted to Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals on Jun 29, 2022. The application was filed on Nov 7, 2007 under application number EP19214298A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELIX INNOVATIONS | Jan 10, 2023 | DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004002478 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004054190 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0222627 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03060523 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004054190 |
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.
Date
Description
Get instant alerts for new documents
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Means of redress
OPPO
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Oct 15, 2025
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 14, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
Aug 13, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
Dec 14, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Dec 11, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
Feb 22, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Feb 17, 2023
Jan 16, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
Jul 12, 2022
Jun 2, 2022
Decision to grant a European patent
Search/Exam
May 18, 2022
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 18, 2022
Filing of the translations of the claims
Search/Exam
May 18, 2022
French translation of claims
Search/Exam
May 18, 2022
German translation of the claims
Search/Exam
May 18, 2022
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 20, 2022
Intention to grant (signatures)
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2022
Text intended for grant (clean copy)
Search/Exam
Jan 20, 2022
Jan 5, 2022
Dec 16, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2021
Enquiry as to the processing of the file
Search/Exam
Dec 16, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
Claims
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
Description
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Sep 8, 2021
May 26, 2021
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
May 26, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
May 14, 2021
May 14, 2021
May 7, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
May 7, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
May 7, 2021
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2021
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2021
Claims
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Apr 13, 2021
Mar 9, 2021
Feb 24, 2021
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2021
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Feb 24, 2021
Feb 9, 2021
Document concerning representation
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2021
Annex to the communication
Search/Exam
Jan 26, 2021
Communication from the Examining Division
Search/Exam
Dec 9, 2020
Dec 9, 2020
Dec 7, 2020
Examination started
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2020
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2020
Non-patent literature filed by a third party
Search/Exam
Dec 2, 2020
Observations by third parties
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020
Amended description with annotations
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2020
Amendments received before examination
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2020
Claims
Search/Exam
Nov 10, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Aug 31, 2020
Jul 29, 2020
Notification of forthcoming publication
Search/Exam
Jun 4, 2020
Refund of fees
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2020
Jun 3, 2020
European search opinion
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2020
European search report
Search/Exam
Jun 3, 2020
Information on Search Strategy
Search/Exam
May 15, 2020
Search started
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
(Electronic) Receipt
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
Amended claims with annotations
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
Claims
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
Search/Exam
Mar 19, 2020
Matter concerning the application
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Feb 28, 2020
Communication to designated inventor
Search/Exam
Jan 22, 2020
Invitation to file claims
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Abstract
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Dec 6, 2019
Description
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Designation of inventor
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Drawings
Search/Exam
Dec 6, 2019
Request for grant of a European patent
Search/Exam
Jun 5, 2008
Jun 5, 2008