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The patent EP2560662 was granted to Alfasigma on Jun 7, 2017. The application was filed on Apr 20, 2011 under application number EP11723652A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOTTI & FERRARI | Mar 7, 2018 | FERRECCIO | - |
| GENERICS UK | Mar 7, 2018 | FRKELLY | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | EP1292315 |
| DESCRIPTION | US3936351 |
| DESCRIPTION | US4705798 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5455258 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9005719 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9402447 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO9720824 |
| EXAMINATION | EP0950413 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2009121959 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009121959 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011051726 |
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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