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The patent EP2545939 was granted to Biomarin Pharmaceutical on Dec 16, 2020. The application was filed on Apr 11, 2008 under application number EP12005352A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORIPHARMA EHF | Sep 16, 2021 | ARNASON FAKTOR | ADMISSIBLE |
| BETAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL | Sep 15, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| STADA ARZNEIMITTEL | Sep 14, 2021 | HAMM & WITTKOPP | ADMISSIBLE |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Sep 14, 2021 | LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | WITHDRAWN |
| DIPHARMA | Jul 13, 2021 | ELKINGTON AND FIFE | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | CA2420374 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0079574 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP0191335 |
| DESCRIPTION | EP1757293 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH0482888 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPH09157270 |
| DESCRIPTION | JPS5921685 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002076782 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002106645 |
| DESCRIPTION | US2002187958 |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO2005049000 |
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| EXAMINATION | WO2005049000 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1708690 |
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| OPPOSITION | WO2005049000 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006034373 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2006055511 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008128049 |
| OTHER | EP1708690 |
| OTHER | EP2139485 |
| OTHER | WO2005049000 |
| SEARCH | US4550109 |
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