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The patent EP3892295 was granted to Biontech on Apr 26, 2023. The application was filed on May 23, 2012 under application number EP21168360A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WITHERS & ROGERS LLPJONES NICHOLASWRIGHT HOWARD WALLIN NICHOLAS | Jan 25, 2024 | TOMBLING | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006EP09448 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9633739 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9724447 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0119408 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03051401 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03059381 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010037539 |
| SEARCH | WO2011143656 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Filing of the translations of the claims
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French translation of claims
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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European search report
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Priority search results copy provided by EPO
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Designation of inventor
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Drawings
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Request for grant of a European patent
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