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The patent EP2214679 was granted to Meritage Pharma on Mar 27, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 12, 2008 under application number EP08850126A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AECHTER | Dec 27, 2019 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| DR FALK PHARMA | Dec 19, 2019 | LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US6291445 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6686346 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6986904 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008070129 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004023935 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006193783 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007111978 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6899099 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1310243 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007111978 |
| OPPOSITION | US6598603 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009064457 |
| SEARCH | US2007111978 |
| SEARCH | US6598603 |
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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