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The patent EP3697476 was granted to ELI Lilly on Nov 15, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 11, 2018 under application number EP18796257A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CABINET NETTER | Aug 9, 2024 | CABINET NETTER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2013209766 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0173363 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2017086366 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0186552 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2672075 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004202634 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009316748 |
| OPPOSITION | US2013209766 |
| OPPOSITION | US4803067 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0173363 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2017086366 |
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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French translation of claims
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Communication to designated inventor
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Published international application - A2
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