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The patent EP2550972 was granted to Genentech on Feb 21, 2018. The application was filed on Apr 1, 2008 under application number EP12179244A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATHYS & SQUIRE | Nov 21, 2018 | WILDING | - |
| NGM BIOPHARMACEUTICALS | Nov 20, 2018 | JONES DAY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | JP2006158339 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005026243 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0120031 |
| SEARCH | JP2001072607 |
| SEARCH | JP2003334088 |
| SEARCH | JP2006158339 |
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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