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The patent EP2576578 was granted to Glycom on Sep 19, 2018. The application was originally filed on Jun 1, 2011 under application number EP11789282A. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BASF | Jun 19, 2019 | ALTMANN STOSSEL DICK PATENTANWALTE PARTG MBB | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010115934 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010115935 |
| EXAMINATION | WO2014009921 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010070616 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010115934 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1332759 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2072052 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010070616 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010115934 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005681 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011150939 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2014009921 |
| SEARCH | WO9843494 |
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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