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The patent EP2299987 was granted to Boehringer Ingelheim on Feb 21, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 4, 2009 under application number EP09757593A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Active substance 3-Z-[1-(4-(N-((4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-methylcarbonyl)-N-methyl-amino)-anilino)-1-phenyl-methylene]-6-methoxycarbonyl-2-indolinone-monoethanesulphonate. The active substance includes a lipid suspension containing a viscous suspension of 3-Z-[1-(4-(N-((4-methyl-piperazin-1-yl)-methylcarbonyl)-N-methyl-amino)-anilino)-1-phenyl-methylene]-6-methoxycarbonyl-2-indolinone-monoethanesulphonate, which is based on a lipid suspension formulation.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALENICUM HEALTH SLU | Nov 21, 2018 | GALENICUM HEALTH SLU | ADMISSIBLE |
| GENERICS UK | Nov 21, 2018 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 21, 2018 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| ZENTIVA GROUP | Nov 21, 2018 | GREINER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| EXAMINATION | WO2009147218 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009147220 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010081817 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010103058 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2010130757 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004013099 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006018182 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2006067165 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2007054551 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004176392 |
| OPPOSITION | US4829057 |
| OPPOSITION | US5916591 |
| OPPOSITION | US6762180 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2004013099 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006018182 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006067165 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007054551 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009147218 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009147220 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010081817 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010103058 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010130757 |
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