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The patent EP2100902 was granted to Rinat Neuroscience on Dec 18, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 8, 2003 under application number EP09163527A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS | Sep 18, 2020 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
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