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The patent EP3542790 was granted to Novo Nordisk on Sep 13, 2023. The application was filed on Mar 15, 2013 under application number EP18212576A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
A pharmaceutical formulation comprising a granule comprising a salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic acid and a lubricant, wherein the granule is manufactured by dry granulation and obtained by mixing said salt of N-(8-(2-hydroxybenzoyl)amino)caprylic and said lubricant for more than 5 minutes prior to dry granulation and wherein the composition comprises one or more intragranular part(s) and an extra-granular part and wherein the intragranular part(s) have been granulated, and wherein the extragranular part has been added after granulation.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADALVO | Jun 13, 2024 | CASALPRIM CASTELLA | ADMISSIBLE |
| CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG | Jun 13, 2024 | CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Jun 13, 2024 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| HEXAL | Jun 13, 2024 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Jun 13, 2024 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| POLPHARMA | Jun 13, 2024 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
| STRAWMAN | Jun 12, 2024 | HOFFMANN EITLE | ADMISSIBLE |
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