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The patent EP4226941 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Oct 23, 2024. The application was filed on Aug 31, 2011 under application number EP23179901A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_619/2025 | Jul 4, 2025 | Glaxosmithkline | Infringement |
| UPC_CFI_621/2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | Glaxosmithkline | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARROWHOUSE | Jul 23, 2025 | VOSSIUS & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE RECHTSANWALTE MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| BIONTECH | Jul 22, 2025 | THOMANN | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANOFI | Jul 22, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN | Jul 22, 2025 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| MODERNA | Jul 15, 2025 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP4226941 |
| OPPOSITION | WO02095023 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005120152 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005121348 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006078294 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007047749 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008089112 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005799 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011008974 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012006369 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012006376 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012006377 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012006378 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012030901 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012031043 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014160243 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017049245 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017075531 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2022137133 |
| SEARCH | WO2008103276 |
| SEARCH | WO2009086558 |
| SEARCH | WO2009111088 |
| SEARCH | WO2011005799 |
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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