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The patent EP2545777 was granted to Intervet on Jan 18, 2023. The application was filed on Aug 15, 2008 under application number EP12188400A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEVA SANTE ANIMALE | Dec 11, 2020 | CABINET BECKER ET ASSOCIES | ADMISSIBLE |
| VIRBAC | Dec 11, 2020 | GEVERS & ORES | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2008JP54096 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0539588 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1932836 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2007308471 |
| DESCRIPTION | JP2008133242 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2005182059 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2009024541 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9842191 |
| OTHER | WO9842191 |
| SEARCH | US2007066617 |
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