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The patent EP2292252 was granted to Ferring on Aug 7, 2019. The application was filed on Jun 2, 2004 under application number EP10075419A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCK SERONO | May 5, 2020 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5929028 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0067778 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO8604589 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0448146 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1285665 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1364658 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1633389 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0067778 |
| OPPOSITION | WO03022302 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004105788 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9425005 |
| SEARCH | WO0067778 |
| SEARCH | WO03022302 |
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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