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The patent EP3045471 was granted to Ferring on Mar 29, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 16, 2009 under application number EP16158141A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK SERONO | Dec 22, 2017 | WEISS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | US5994128 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03035686 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03048348 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005080585 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9700326 |
| SEARCH | WO03035686 |
| SEARCH | WO2012016576 |
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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