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The patent EP2234963 was granted to Impax Laboratories on Apr 8, 2020. The application was filed on Dec 26, 2008 under application number EP08866933A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUIGI | Jan 7, 2021 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Jan 7, 2021 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2007148238 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005203185 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006013875 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007148238 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1262198 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1964566 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006013875 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007003621 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007148238 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007275060 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009085306 |
| SEARCH | EP1262198 |
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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