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The patent EP2318070 was granted to Baxter on Jun 19, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 9, 2009 under application number EP09790198A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE | Mar 19, 2020 | BEHR | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20070773822 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20080128385 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5350357 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6814547 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | EP1938849 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2008082582 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US6081786 |
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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