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The patent EP2590626 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Oct 28, 2015. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2011 under application number EP11736500A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
Latest UPC cases involving this patent.
| Case Number | Filing Date | Plaintiff | Proceeding Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC_CFI_616/2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Glaxosmithkline | Infringement |
| UPC_CFI_620/2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | Glaxosmithkline | Infringement |

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNEMEYER & ASSOCIATES | Jul 28, 2016 | SYNERGY GROUP | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
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| DESCRIPTION | WO0202606 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO0234771 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO03018054 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005002619 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005032582 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005111066 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005113782 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2005121348 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006089264 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006091517 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006110413 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2006138004 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2007049155 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008020330 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2008137758 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009016515 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009031043 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009086558 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009104092 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2009109860 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2010119343 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011005799 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011057020 |
| DESCRIPTION | WO2011076807 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2011200667 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2005120152 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2010015098 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011005799 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011008974 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | WO2011076807 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1083232 |
| OPPOSITION | EP1392341 |
| OPPOSITION | US2005032730 |
| OPPOSITION | US2006002991 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2005120152 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2008155141 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009079185 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2009127230 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2010042877 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2011005799 |
| OPPOSITION | WO2012006378 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9810748 |
| OPPOSITION | WO9952503 |
| OTHER | EP1392341 |
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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