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The patent EP2094246 was granted to Takeda Pharmaceutical on Apr 1, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 17, 2007 under application number EP07859925A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTONE TERRY READ HOWARD GRAHAMAPPLEYARD LEES | Dec 16, 2020 | APPLEYARD LEES | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | EP1158014 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1532985 |
| EXAMINATION | US2002173467 |
| EXAMINATION | US5004602 |
| EXAMINATION | US5480656 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2006004167 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1048301 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0461630 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0839525 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1048301 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1330293 |
| OPPOSITION | US5776855 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005007122 |
| OTHER | EP0461630 |
| OTHER | EP1048301 |
| OTHER | EP1158014 |
| OTHER | US8921326 |
| OTHER | WO2006004167 |
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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Letter concerning the inventor
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Refund of fees
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Submission concerning representation
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter concerning fees and payments
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Matter concerning the application
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Request for entry into the European phase
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Information on entry into European phase
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Copy of the international search report
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Jun 26, 2008
Published international application - A1
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Jan 10, 2008
Abstract
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