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The patent EP2468310 was granted to Baxter on Nov 14, 2018. The application was filed on Aug 1, 2007 under application number EP12150108A. 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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| ETHICON | Aug 14, 2019 | CARPMAELS & RANSFORD | ADMISSIBLE |
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