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The patent EP3858405 was granted to Novartis on Apr 5, 2023. The application was filed on May 30, 2013 under application number EP21164847A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jan 5, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | WITHDRAWN |
| KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | Jun 29, 2023 | KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWALTE PARTGMBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005121176 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3536310 |
| OPPOSITION | JP2004313369 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007250017 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010100054 |
| OPPOSITION | US4946441 |
| OPPOSITION | US7060269 |
| OPPOSITION | US7678078 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011006877 |
| SEARCH | US2001056264 |
| SEARCH | US4946441 |
| SEARCH | US8075535 |
| SEARCH | WO2011006877 |
| SEARCH | WO2011122574 |
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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