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The patent EP2585075 was granted to Meritage Pharma on Sep 22, 2021. The application was filed on Jun 24, 2011 under application number EP11799004A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR FALK PHARMA | May 4, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009123550 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2009181099 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011081411 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2009132048 |
| OPPOSITION | EP2585075 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007111978 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009123550 |
| OPPOSITION | US2009181099 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009132048 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011163614 |
| SEARCH | US2009123550 |
| SEARCH | US2009181099 |
| SEARCH | WO2009132048 |
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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Published international application - A2
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