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The patent EP2578231 was granted to Chugai Seiyaku Kabushiki Kaisha on Oct 26, 2022. The application was filed on May 27, 2011 under application number EP11786748A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEDEON RICHTER PHARMA | Jul 25, 2023 | MAIWALD | ADMISSIBLE |
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| EXAMINATION | EP2305306 |
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| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | JP2010527615 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009148148 |
| OPPOSITION | EP0800829 |
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| OPPOSITION | EP2305306 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010129357 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2007061029 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009148148 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9620728 |
| SEARCH | EP2578233 |
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