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The patent EP2499914 was granted to Combino Pharm on Dec 20, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 10, 2012 under application number EP12158959A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAIR LIQUIDE | Sep 20, 2018 | LKGLOBAL LORENZ & KOPF | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US2004179889 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007130981 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007130982 |
| OPPOSITION | CN101336910 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1044686 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2499914 |
| OPPOSITION | US2003059379 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007130982 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8602090 |
| OPPOSITION | WO8605391 |
| SEARCH | CN101336910 |
| SEARCH | EP1044686 |
| SEARCH | US2003059379 |
| SEARCH | US2007254854 |
| SEARCH | US4548807 |
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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Refund of fees
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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European search opinion
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Authorisation
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Payment of fees and costs
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Designation of inventor
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Matter concerning the application
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