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The patent EP3047013 was granted to Genzyme on Aug 18, 2021. The application was filed on Sep 16, 2014 under application number EP14780959A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE | May 18, 2022 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE DUSSELDORF | ADMISSIBLE |
| KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE | May 18, 2022 | KONIG SZYNKA TILMANN VON RENESSE PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB DUSSELDORF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | US2011111486 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011011486 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6544424 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2014051503 |
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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Decision to grant a European patent
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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