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The patent EP4104687 was granted to Trilink Biotechnologies on Jan 31, 2024. The application was filed on Sep 20, 2016 under application number EP22175377A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COHAUSZ & FLORACK PATENT UND RECHTSANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB | Oct 30, 2024 | COHAUSZ & FLORACK | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007281308 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2012156751 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6762298 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7074596 |
| DESCRIPTION | US8344118 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008016473 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009058911 |
| SEARCH | WO2008016473 |
| SEARCH | WO2009058911 |
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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