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The patent EP2214677 was granted to Meritage Pharma on Aug 30, 2017. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2008 under application number EP08848917A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR FALK PHARMA | May 22, 2018 | KELLER | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2001049366 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007111978 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6387383 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005074930 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007111978 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004082590 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9939699 |
| SEARCH | US2007111978 |
| SEARCH | WO0141748 |
| SEARCH | WO2006103702 |
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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Published international application - A2
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