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The patent EP4087196 was granted to Abbott on Dec 20, 2023. The application was filed on Sep 7, 2010 under application number EP22181214A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEXCOM | Sep 20, 2024 | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US19550613251 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20210613250 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010US23076 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2004245534 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2008122796 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7041468 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003176933 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005102669 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006230398 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006236083 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007124453 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008059782 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008127175 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009125891 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009150454 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009164838 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010192021 |
| OPPOSITION | US5506792 |
| OPPOSITION | US5572671 |
| OPPOSITION | US6584430 |
| OPPOSITION | US6745385 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006043143 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006050492 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008014800 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010071796 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010141922 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9409433 |
| SEARCH | US2006059473 |
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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Request for grant of a European patent
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