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The patent EP2490986 was granted to Revance Therapeutics on Apr 24, 2024. The application was filed on Oct 20, 2010 under application number EP10825598A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WACHTERSHAUSER & HARTZ PATENTANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB BLODIG | May 2, 2019 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US20010910432 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20040793138 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20050072026 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20050073307 |
| DESCRIPTION | US20070824393 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2003008367 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2006228780 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7354740 |
| DESCRIPTION | US7452697 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2003008367 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2004259197 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2005238669 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2006228780 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007037257 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006228780 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0074703 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011050072 |
| SEARCH | US2006228780 |
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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