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The patent EP4159205 was granted to Novartis on Feb 14, 2024. The application was filed on Dec 20, 2011 under application number EP22209107A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Solid oral pharmaceutical dosage forms containing N-{3-[3-cyclopropyl-5-(2-fluoro-4-iodo-phenylamino)-6,8-dimethyl-2,4,7-trioxo-3,4,6,7-tetrahydro-2H-pyrido[4,3-d]pyrimidin-1-yl]phenyl}acetamide dimethyl sulfoxide solvate, which provide safe and effective treatment of cancer while maintaining therapeutic efficacy.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENDELE | Nov 14, 2024 | BENDELE | ADMISSIBLE |
| BRAND MURRAY FULLER | Nov 14, 2024 | BRAND MURRAY FULLER | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Nov 14, 2024 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 13, 2024 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
| HAMM & WITTKOPP | Nov 11, 2024 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20170089772 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005JP11082 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008US53269 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009US42682 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010US22323 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006014768 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5342947 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5491237 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5559235 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5681835 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5877219 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6063923 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6207716 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6268391 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005121142 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008098104 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2654736 |
| OPPOSITION | EP3808343 |
| OPPOSITION | EP4159205 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006014768 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010240613 |
| OPPOSITION | US7378423 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005121142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009137391 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011038380 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012027438 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2016169532 |
| SEARCH | EP2125810 |
| SEARCH | US2010240613 |
| SEARCH | WO2009018238 |
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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