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The patent EP2397142 was granted to Boehringer Ingelheim on Jul 27, 2022. The application was filed on May 3, 2007 under application number EP11179908A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Apr 27, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Apr 26, 2023 | KERNEBECK | ADMISSIBLE |
| KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | Apr 25, 2023 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
| POLPHARMA | Apr 19, 2023 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| SANDOZ | Apr 13, 2023 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
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