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The patent EP2349332 was granted to The General Hospital on Oct 23, 2019. The application was filed on Nov 13, 2009 under application number EP09826827A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| MATHYS & SQUIRE | Jul 23, 2020 | WILDING | ADMISSIBLE |
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