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The patent EP3777938 was granted to Pari Pharma on Aug 2, 2023. The application was filed on Jun 4, 2012 under application number EP20197448A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERKEL | May 2, 2024 | ADVOTEC | ADMISSIBLE |
| HOERBIGER MOTION CONTROL | Mar 15, 2024 | GRATTINGER MOHRING VON POSCHINGER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0029167 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0118280 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0132246 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9310910 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007051408 |
| OPPOSITION | US2001013554 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002157956 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004017430 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009050140 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011120456 |
| OPPOSITION | US4533082 |
| OPPOSITION | US5586550 |
| OPPOSITION | US5823428 |
| OPPOSITION | US5906202 |
| OPPOSITION | US5934272 |
| OPPOSITION | US6295986 |
| OPPOSITION | US6354516 |
| OPPOSITION | US7316067 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0029167 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004011186 |
| SEARCH | EP1199382 |
| SEARCH | EP1468748 |
| SEARCH | US2009050140 |
| SEARCH | US5586550 |
| SEARCH | WO0029167 |
| SEARCH | WO9310910 |
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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