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The patent EP2072054 was granted to DR Willmar Schwabe on Nov 7, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 21, 2007 under application number EP07024973A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRANZLE | Jul 29, 2019 | PFENNING | ADMISSIBLE |
| MIDAS PHARMA | Nov 8, 2018 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Nov 8, 2018 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| MAX ZELLER SOHNE | Nov 8, 2018 | KASCHE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0431535 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006117169 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006117170 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03047511 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006117169 |
| SEARCH | EP1559430 |
| SEARCH | WO0213841 |
| SEARCH | WO2006009373 |
| SEARCH | WO2006117168 |
| SEARCH | WO2006117169 |
| SEARCH | WO2006117170 |
| SEARCH | WO2006117171 |
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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