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The patent EP2505676 was granted to Ipsen on Mar 1, 2017. The application was filed on Mar 26, 2012 under application number EP12161357A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IVA SCHMETZ | Nov 30, 2017 | HARLACHER | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | DE102005015450 |
| OPPOSITION | DE102007029038 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1367139 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1737989 |
| OPPOSITION | FR2379607 |
| OPPOSITION | GB1452062 |
| OPPOSITION | US4667478 |
| OPPOSITION | US5924291 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0236835 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008027900 |
| SEARCH | DE102005015450 |
| SEARCH | DE102009053066 |
| SEARCH | EP1367139 |
| SEARCH | GB1452062 |
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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Matter concerning the application
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Refund of fees
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Submission concerning representation
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Annex to the communication
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Apr 7, 2015
Communication from the Examining Division
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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Letter accompanying subsequently filed items
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European search opinion
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Notification of forthcoming publication
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Request for grant of a European patent
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