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In response to a preliminary opinion, we requested to amend the claims, and the amended claims were published on May 9, 2025.
−Removed: On November 6, 2024, Sandoz AG filed an opposition against our issued European Patent No.
−Removed: 3007695 covering vadadustat once daily dosing regimen in the European Patent Office.
+Added: On December 19, 2025, we attended an oral hearing conducted on the basis of the amended claims.
+Added: On November 6, 2024, Sandoz AG, or Sandoz , filed an opposition against our issued European Patent No.
+Added: 3007695 covering vadadustat once daily dosing regimen in the European Patent Office, or the EPO .
On March 18, 2025, we timely submitted a Patent Proprietor’s Reply to the Notice of Opposition.
−Removed: Oral proceedings are scheduled for February 24-25, 2026.
+Added: Oral proceedings were scheduled for February 24-25, 2026.
+Added: However, on December 8, 2025, Sandoz withdrew the opposition and the EPO issued a Brief Communication on December 11, 2025, stating that Sandoz is no longer a party to the proceedings.
+Added: On January 13, 2026, the EPO issued a Brief Communication stating that the oral proceedings are cancelled and the procedure will be continued in writing.
+Added: On January 15, 2026, the EPO issued a decision to discontinue the opposition proceedings.
+Added: On April 20, 2026, the EPO communicated that the opposition proceedings are terminated and the patent is maintained unamended.
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