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The patent EP2451445 was granted to Boehringer Ingelheim on Apr 3, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 5, 2010 under application number EP10730454A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Dec 27, 2019 | HGF | ADMISSIBLE |
| LEK PHARMACEUTICALS DD | Dec 20, 2019 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 20, 2019 | KRAUS & LEDERER PARTGMBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO0250043 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005037824 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007054550 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007054551 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005085495 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO0250043 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003186956 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005085495 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0250043 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007054550 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008034776 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009147238 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011003853 |
| OTHER | US2005085495 |
| OTHER | WO0250043 |
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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