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The patent EP2446257 was granted to Cytiva Sweden on Jun 3, 2020. The application was filed on Jun 21, 2010 under application number EP10792416A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARTORIUS STEDIM BIOTECH | Feb 26, 2021 | MULLER BORE & PARTNER PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5457260 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008153472 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9202815 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2002134718 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7178386 |
| OPPOSITION | US2004099046 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009050567 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009150087 |
| OPPOSITION | US5457260 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008153472 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9202815 |
| SEARCH | US5457260 |
| SEARCH | WO2008153472 |
| SEARCH | WO9202815 |
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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