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The patent EP3715356 was granted to CSL on Oct 11, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 15, 2010 under application number EP20162007A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | Jul 8, 2024 | 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 | EP0107278 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0183070 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0244234 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0402226 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4784950 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4994371 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03102132 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006067230 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006110277 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007071768 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007108955 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007117490 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007144173 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008031020 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008091740 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008122089 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009082443 |
| OPPOSITION | CA2304396 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1428878 |
| OPPOSITION | US5136026 |
| OPPOSITION | US5288612 |
| OPPOSITION | US5567602 |
| OPPOSITION | US5602233 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006067230 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007026020 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008104372 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010063717 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9204378 |
| SEARCH | EP0829537 |
| SEARCH | GB2440273 |
| SEARCH | WO0055203 |
| SEARCH | WO0137861 |
| SEARCH | WO2004006962 |
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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