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The patent EP3578169 was granted to Glaxo Group on Jun 26, 2024. The application was filed on Feb 26, 2009 under application number EP19175120A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINGTON AND FIFE | Mar 26, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Mar 26, 2025 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| AERA | Mar 24, 2025 | BARDEHLE PAGENBERG SL | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Jun 27, 2024 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | GB2242134 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0212265 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03024439 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03061743 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007012871 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007068896 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2008021142 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006239932 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007212422 |
| OPPOSITION | US2008003290 |
| OPPOSITION | US7439393 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0028979 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0212265 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0212266 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03024439 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03061743 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005004845 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006008173 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006108572 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006124556 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007109698 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007117911 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007135024 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008021142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008049842 |
| SEARCH | US2006239932 |
| SEARCH | US2008003290 |
| SEARCH | WO03061743 |
| SEARCH | WO2007117911 |
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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