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The patent EP2529622 was granted to Pharmacyclics on Jan 17, 2018. The application was filed on Dec 28, 2006 under application number EP12166302A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".
Compounds that inhibit Bruton's tyrosine kinase (Btk) for treating diseases like autoimmune disorders, inflammatory conditions, and cancers. The compounds are irreversible inhibitors that form a covalent bond with a cysteine residue in Btk. They have structures with a 1-(3-(4-amino-3-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1H-pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-1-yl)piperidin-1-yl) prop-2-en-1-one core.

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| GENERICS UK | Oct 17, 2018 | TER MEER STEINMEISTER & PARTNER | ADMISSIBLE |
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