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The patent EP3954778 was granted to Inbiose on Oct 4, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 10, 2020 under application number EP20190203A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OETKE | Jul 4, 2024 | WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
| GLYCOM | Jul 3, 2024 | AERA | ADMISSIBLE |
| CHR HANSEN HMO | Jun 25, 2024 | COPA COPENHAGEN PATENTS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2012007481 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2722394 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2971030 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3177325 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009082307 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011014661 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017306373 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011035884 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014152137 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014153253 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016091268 |
| SEARCH | EP2722394 |
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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