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The patent EP2206728 was granted to Regents OF The University OF Minnesota on Oct 10, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 7, 2005 under application number EP10151672A. 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 | Dec 14, 2018 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
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