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The patent EP1589951 was granted to Shire Laboratories on Aug 9, 2017. The application was filed on Jan 5, 2004 under application number EP04700220A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | May 8, 2018 | KALHAMMER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0280571 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6068859 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6730320 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0028989 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0028990 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0280571 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0028989 |
| EXAMINATION | WO0028990 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6730320 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0280571 |
| OPPOSITION | US2002136766 |
| OPPOSITION | US6565877 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0028989 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004062577 |
| SEARCH | EP0348808 |
| SEARCH | WO0166094 |
| SEARCH | WO0217887 |
| SEARCH | WO9929305 |
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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Information on entry into European phase
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Published international application - A2
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