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The patent EP2579874 was granted to Indivior UK on Jan 10, 2018. The application was filed on Jun 6, 2011 under application number EP11728037A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS | Oct 10, 2018 | LEDERER & KELLER PATENTANWALTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | US4938763 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5278201 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5324519 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5702716 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5744153 |
| DESCRIPTION | US5990194 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6461631 |
| DESCRIPTION | US6565874 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2004043432 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009091737 |
| OPPOSITION | WO0024374 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008100532 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011154724 |
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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Refund of fees
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