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The patent EP3777834 was granted to Novartis on Feb 16, 2022. The application was filed on May 30, 2013 under application number EP20198921A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Nov 16, 2022 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | WITHDRAWN |
| WESS | Nov 16, 2022 | SSM SANDMAIR | WITHDRAWN |
| EHLERS | Nov 15, 2022 | EISENFUHR SPEISER | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Nov 15, 2022 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
| KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | Nov 14, 2022 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | WITHDRAWN |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 4, 2022 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | WITHDRAWN |
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