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The patent EP2591103 was granted to Glaxosmithkline on Aug 28, 2019. The application was filed on Jul 6, 2011 under application number EP11736498A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Revoked".

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| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
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| SCHNAPPAUF | May 28, 2020 | - | ADMISSIBLE |
| JANSSEN VACCINES & PREVENTION | May 27, 2020 | MEWBURN ELLIS | ADMISSIBLE |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
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