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The patent EP2164877 was granted to Merck Serono on Dec 13, 2017. The application was filed on Jun 6, 2008 under application number EP08760679A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERRING | Sep 4, 2018 | ZBM PATENTS APS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1293564 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005019925 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0104306 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007023184 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1760092 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0104306 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008148881 |
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 accompanying subsequently filed items
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