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The patent EP2314686 was granted to Kyowa Hakko Kirin on Jun 21, 2023. The application was filed on Oct 5, 2001 under application number EP10180018A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC PATENTS | Apr 5, 2018 | ARNOLD & SIEDSMA | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP0533199 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2517813B |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2606856B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH02227075 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH02257891 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0322979B |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH05304989 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH05336963 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH11314512 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS59140885 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS60251887 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS6070080 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS63299 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS63309192 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0164754 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9400977 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9710354 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9954342 |
| EXAMINATION | EP1176195 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1176195 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0061739 |
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