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The patent EP2488033 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Jun 12, 2019. The application was filed on Oct 15, 2010 under application number EP10824148A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERICS UK | Mar 12, 2020 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Mar 12, 2020 | D YOUNG | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US5681835 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5877219 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6207716 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6268391 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005121142 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009137391 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007244135 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US7026336 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005121142 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2008120004 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005121142 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008120004 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009018238 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009137391 |
| SEARCH | WO2005121142 |
| SEARCH | WO2008120004 |
| SEARCH | WO2009137391 |
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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