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The patent EP2439285 was granted to Dana Farber Cancer Institute on May 8, 2019. The application was filed on Mar 31, 2005 under application number EP11178202A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOULT WADE TENNANT | Feb 10, 2020 | BOULT WADE TENNANT | ADMISSIBLE |
| JAMES POOLE | Feb 10, 2020 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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