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The patent EP3723722 was granted to Roquette Freres on Nov 16, 2022. The application was filed on Dec 12, 2018 under application number EP18833478A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | Aug 8, 2023 | FRESENIUS KABI DEUTSCHLAND | ADMISSIBLE |
| BEIERSDORF | Jul 26, 2023 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | FR2822471 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3086890 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3607394 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | DE19816664 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | FR2989892 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0717992 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2217279 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2968551 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2000189068 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2012205570 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013289055 |
| OPPOSITION | US2021161795 |
| OPPOSITION | US4058636 |
| OPPOSITION | US5209942 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0249451 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9933445 |
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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