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The patent EP4039791 was granted to Biothera Institut on Aug 30, 2023. The application was filed on Dec 22, 2021 under application number EP21217070A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHIWECK WEINZIERL KOCH PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | May 31, 2024 | SCHIWECK WEINZIERL KOCH PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US10042334 |
| OPPOSITION | US2017138924 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009039433 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009156010 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2019219050 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020016223 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2020086635 |
| SEARCH | US10042334 |
| SEARCH | US2017138924 |
| SEARCH | WO2009039433 |
| SEARCH | WO2020016223 |
| SEARCH | WO2020086635 |
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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Abstract
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