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The patent EP2278002 was granted to Abbott on Jul 12, 2017. The application was filed on Jul 27, 2006 under application number EP10178590A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORDMARK PHARMA | Apr 12, 2018 | RGTH | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0583726 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0826375 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3956483 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4623624 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6749851 |
| EXAMINATION | US2003049245 |
| EXAMINATION | US4280971 |
| OPPOSITION | DE60110106T |
| OPPOSITION | DE69723703T |
| OPPOSITION | EP0171506 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0583726 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1509866 |
| OPPOSITION | JPS4936886 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003049245 |
| OPPOSITION | US2189948 |
| OPPOSITION | US3956483 |
| OPPOSITION | US4495278 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0236156 |
| SEARCH | EP0583726 |
| SEARCH | GB1509866 |
| SEARCH | JPS4936886 |
| SEARCH | US3956483 |
| SEARCH | WO0236156 |
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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