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The patent EP2952177 was granted to Novartis on Jan 20, 2021. The application was filed on Oct 9, 2008 under application number EP15173766A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | May 4, 2023 | D YOUNG | INTERVENTION WITHDRAWN |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Sep 22, 2022 | D YOUNG | INTERVENTION WITHDRAWN |
| ACCORD HEALTHCARE | Oct 20, 2021 | HOFFMANN EITLE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2005025553 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0812588 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1201236 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004089341 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005002559 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005025553 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006102611 |
| SEARCH | WO2004089341 |
| SEARCH | WO2007021666 |
| SEARCH | WO2008037421 |
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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