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Coating Capsules With Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients - EP2081550
The patent EP2081550 was granted to Reliant Pharmaceuticals on May 26, 2021. The application was filed on Mar 9, 2007 under application number EP07752721A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".
EP2081550
- Application Number
- EP07752721A
- Filing Date
- Mar 9, 2007
- Status
- Patent Maintained As Amended
- Apr 23, 2021
- Publication Date
- May 26, 2021
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
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Patent Oppositions (2)
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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEHMEL & BETTENHAUSEN | Jan 17, 2019 | RUCKERL | ADMISSIBLE |
| FH SERVICES | Jan 17, 2019 | BECK GREENER | ADMISSIBLE |
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| DESCRIPTION | DE19930030 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1529524 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH07316144 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS59157018 |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007103557 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1157692 |
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